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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Billy react to the town of Tahlequah?
(a) He is frightened.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is overwhelmed.
(d) He is excited.

2. How does Billy help his father in Chapter 3?
(a) By not asking him for the puppies any longer.
(b) By working in the fields with him.
(c) By performing chores around the house.
(d) By taking care of his sisters.

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

4. What does Billy's father suggest he do in the morning after his pups have treed their first raccoon?
(a) Go home and have some breakfast while Papa continues chopping the tree.
(b) Give up and look for another raccoon.
(c) Take a nap then resume chopping.
(d) Go home to rest and return later in the day to finish chopping the tree.

5. What does Billy like to do for fun in Chapter 2?
(a) Tease his sisters.
(b) Raise puppies.
(c) Read.
(d) Track raccoons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event helps Mama understand why Billy is determined to cut down "The Big Tree"?

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

3. Why does Billy think the sycamore tree falling is an example of divine intervention?

4. What does the individual who visits Billy in the afternoon after his pups have treed their first raccoon bring him?

5. What item does Billy need to train the dogs as trackers?

(see the answer key)

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