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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Billy help his father in Chapter 3?
(a) By taking care of his sisters.
(b) By performing chores around the house.
(c) By working in the fields with him.
(d) By not asking him for the puppies any longer.

2. How does the boy dog demonstrate his courage in this chapter?
(a) He chases a mountain lion
(b) He chases a raccoon
(c) He barks at the cries of a mountain lion
(d) He protects Billy and the girl puppy

3. Why do the children at the playground in Tahlequah make fun of Billy?
(a) They say he looks like a hillbilly because he is not wearing shoes.
(b) His hair needs to be cut.
(c) They can tell he lives in another state.
(d) He is not attending school.

4. What impresses the Tahlequah marshal about Billy?
(a) His willingness to stick up for his puppies.
(b) His interest in hunting.
(c) His self-assured attitude.
(d) His willingness to work hard to purchase the puppies.

5. What does Billy tell his mother is the reason why he was able to get the puppies?
(a) He borrowed money from his grandfather.
(b) God answered his prayer.
(c) His grandfather surprised him with the puppies.
(d) He earned the money over three summers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the woman watching Billy play in the playground in Tahlequah react to what happens to Billy?

2. What does Billy use as a piggy bank?

3. What prevents Billy's parents from buying him the puppies he wants?

4. What does Billy decide to name the puppies?

5. Which of the following words best characterizes Billy's reaction to the Tahlequah townspeople's comments about his appearance?

(see the answer key)

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