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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Billy visit his grandfather's store on the day he encounters the Pritchard boys?
(a) He is dropping off pelts to be sold at the store.
(b) He is getting a sack of corn milled for his mother.
(c) He is purchasing hunting supplies.
(d) He is visiting his grandfather.

2. What does Old Dan do when Little Ann cuts her paw?
(a) He leaves her to be cared for by Billy's sisters.
(b) He fights the animal who hurt Little Ann.
(c) He stays with her rather than going hunting alone with Billy.
(d) He nurses her back to health.

3. 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) Cloth for his mother and sisters.
(c) A bag of candy.
(d) Shoes for himself.

4. Where do the dogs chase a raccoon to in Chapter 11?
(a) The river.
(b) A tree.
(c) Billy's family's home.
(d) Tahlequah.

5. Why does the unnamed man in Chapter 1 leave his gate open?
(a) To allow other dogs to take refuge in his yard.
(b) To allow the dog to roam freely.
(c) In case the dog returns.
(d) To welcome visitors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Billy's grandfather tell the boy he must bring with him to the hunting contest?

2. Who does Billy's grandfather hold partly responsible for Rubin's death?

3. What happens to Dan when he and the raccoon fight?

4. What impresses the Tahlequah marshal about Billy?

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

(see the answer key)

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