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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the items Billy purchases with his final $10 in Chapter 4?
(a) Overalls for his father.
(b) Shoes for himself.
(c) Cloth for his mother and sisters.
(d) A bag of candy.

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

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

5. What compromise is Billy willing to make because of his parents' financial difficulties?
(a) He asks for only one hound puppy.
(b) He tells his parents he will wait to get the puppies.
(c) He agrees to stop asking for the puppies.
(d) He is willing to take on a part time job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the unnamed man in Chapter 1 conclude about the dog after noticing his paws are worn?

2. Why does Billy become concerned when the Tahlequah marshal breaks up the fight?

3. Where does Billy's family live when he is ten?

4. Why does the general store owner offer Billy a pair of shoes?

5. At the age of ten, what does Billy desperately want to have?

(see the answer key)

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