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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years has it been since the unnamed man in Chapter 1 first met his two dogs?
(a) More than 50 years.
(b) More than 5 years.
(c) More than 20 years.
(d) More than 25 years.

2. Why does Billy's mother punish him in Chapter 7?
(a) For using her good scissors to cut a tin can.
(b) For taking a tin can from the junk pile without permission.
(c) For leaving to pick up the puppies without telling her.
(d) For going hunting without permission.

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

4. How does Billy first react when he sees the puppies?
(a) He scoops them up and kisses them.
(b) He cries with joy.
(c) He is frightened by their size.
(d) He is stunned that they are actually his now.

5. What does Billy's father give him to help him cope with not getting hound puppies?
(a) A kitten.
(b) A collie puppy.
(c) A coonskin hat.
(d) Traps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Billy's mother think has happened to him when he comes home yelling after visiting the traps in Chapter 7?

2. Who helps Billy train the puppies?

3. How does Rainie Pritchard characterize Billy's grandfather?

4. What does Billy seemingly randomly ask his family that shocks and entertains them in Chapter 4?

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

(see the answer key)

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