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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Billy when he finally has enough money to buy the puppies?
(a) 12.
(b) 11.
(c) 13.
(d) 15.

2. What does the unnamed man in Chapter 1 conclude about the dog after noticing his paws are worn?
(a) He has traveled a long way.
(b) He has walked through the woods.
(c) He has been taken hunting many times.
(d) He has been abused.

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

4. Who does the unnamed man in Chapter 1 notice fighting as he walks home?
(a) Cats.
(b) Dogs.
(c) A man and a woman.
(d) Two boys.

5. What does Billy do with the bag of candy from his grandfather's store?
(a) Hides it from his sisters.
(b) Shares it with his sisters.
(c) Eats it on the way home.
(d) Shares it with his entire family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What compromise is Billy willing to make because of his parents' financial difficulties?

2. Based on the unnamed man's actions at the end of Chapter 1, what is likely to be the focus of the Chapter 2?

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

4. What does Billy trap in his new hunting traps in Chapter 2?

5. What type of dog is being attacked by the other dogs in Chapter 1?

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