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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Billy use as a piggy bank?
(a) A jar.
(b) An old baking powder can.
(c) An old soda can.
(d) An old sock.

3. What does Billy tell his mother is the reason why he was able to get the puppies?
(a) He earned the money over three summers.
(b) He borrowed money from his grandfather.
(c) God answered his prayer.
(d) His grandfather surprised him with the puppies.

4. What happens to Dan when he and the raccoon fight?
(a) He is fine. The raccoon is injured.
(b) He is bit by the raccoon.
(c) His nose is split open.
(d) His paw is cut.

5. What does the unnamed man in Chapter 1 remove from his mantle while sitting by the fire?
(a) A photograph of his dogs.
(b) A silver cup and a gold cup.
(c) A silver medal and a gold medal.
(d) A book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a realization Billy comes to upon returning home with the puppies?

2. How many years has it been since the unnamed man in Chapter 1 first met his two dogs?

3. Why does Billy's mother punish him in Chapter 7?

4. How does Billy characterize Tahlequah when talking with his father in Chapter 6?

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

(see the answer key)

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