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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Tahlequah schoolboy do that leads Billy to hit him in Chapter 5?
(a) The boy pulls the ears of one of the puppies.
(b) The boy makes fun of Billy's appearance.
(c) The boy steps on Billy's bare foot with his cowboy boot.
(d) The boy tries to steal the puppies.

2. Why does the general store owner offer Billy a pair of shoes?
(a) He knows Billy cannot afford new shoes.
(b) His shoes are torn.
(c) He is barefooted.
(d) His shoes are wet from his walk.

3. How does the dog in Chapter 1 show the unnamed man he is feeling better?
(a) He makes himself at home in the man's house.
(b) He eats a large amount of food.
(c) He leaves to walk back home.
(d) He licks him.

4. How does Billy's grandfather react when Billy shows him the money he has saved?
(a) He is excited that Billy will finally be able to purchase the puppies.
(b) He becomes choked up because Billy has been saving for so long.
(c) He is angry that the boy is not giving the money to his family.
(d) He is shocked because he didn't believe Billy could do it.

5. What does Billy's father give him to help him cope with not getting hound puppies?
(a) A coonskin hat.
(b) Traps.
(c) A kitten.
(d) A collie puppy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Billy react when the women in Tahlequah criticize him while walking through town with his puppies?

2. What did Billy bring to Tahlequah to carry the puppies home in?

3. Where does Billy camp with the puppies in Chapter 5?

4. How old is Billy when he finally has enough money to buy the puppies?

5. What is significant about what Billy finds at the campsite?

(see the answer key)

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