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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of dog is being attacked by the other dogs in Chapter 1?
(a) A retriever.
(b) An Irish setter.
(c) A redbone hound dog.
(d) A bloodhound.

2. What does the dog's presence in Chapter 1 awaken in the unnamed man?
(a) Childhood memories of his cats.
(b) Childhood memories of his two dogs.
(c) Feelings of loneliness.
(d) A long forgotten fondness for animals.

3. Which of the following is NOT an attribute that the unnamed man in Chapter 1 notices when examining the dog?
(a) He is muddy.
(b) He looks malnourished.
(c) His paws are worn.
(d) He has unusual markings.

4. How much money does Billy need to earn to purchase two hound puppies?
(a) $10.
(b) $25.
(c) $50.
(d) $500.

5. What secret does Billy's grandfather keep for him?
(a) His plan to run away from home to become a hunter.
(b) His continued interest in getting two puppies.
(c) His hound puppy purchase.
(d) His plan to save money to order the hound puppies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Billy like to do for fun in Chapter 2?

2. What does the unnamed man in Chapter 1 remove from his mantle while sitting by the fire?

3. Why does the unnamed man in Chapter 1 leave his gate open?

4. How does Billy's overwhelming desire for hound puppies affect him physically?

5. Who does the unnamed man in Chapter 1 notice fighting as he walks home?

(see the answer key)

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