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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Billy run away from home?
(a) His parents deny him hound puppies for a second time.
(b) His sisters tease him relentlessly about wanting puppies.
(c) To go purchase two hound puppies.
(d) To pursue a career as a hunter.

4. What does Billy trap in his new hunting traps in Chapter 2?
(a) Samie, the pet cat.
(b) A deer.
(c) Several raccoons.
(d) Himself.

5. In Chapter 5, what does Billy see the train stationmaster doing that gives him the courage to enter the depot?
(a) Laughing.
(b) Talking to another child.
(c) Caring for his canary.
(d) Putting the puppies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is NOT a way Billy earns money for the puppies?

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

4. What is unique about the area that Billy's family lives in when he is young?

5. What does Billy's father give him to help him cope with not getting hound puppies?

(see the answer key)

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