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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Billy end up sleeping under the wagon with his dogs in Chapter 16?
(a) He does not want to be away from them.
(b) He wants to comfort his tired dogs.
(c) His grandfather's snoring keeps him awake.
(d) His father's snoring keeps him awake.

2. Why is Billy concerned about entering one of the dogs into the best looking dog contest?
(a) He does not want to hurt the feelings of either dog.
(b) He is afraid of losing the contest.
(c) He believes they are too small.
(d) He is not concerned about their looks, only their hunting abilities.

3. Why does Old Dan run up a hollow tree during a hunt?
(a) To chase Little Ann.
(b) To follow the scent of a raccoon.
(c) To get a better view of the raccoon running away.
(d) To chase a raccoon that is in the tree.

4. How did Billy's father discover he had traveled to Tahlequah to pick up the puppies?
(a) He received a letter from the Tahlequah deport stationmaster.
(b) He received a phone call from the Tahlequah depot stationmaster.
(c) He was unaware of Billy's travels until the boy returned home.
(d) He talked to Billy's grandfather.

5. What does Billy decide to name the puppies?
(a) Boy and Girl.
(b) Billy and Megan.
(c) Dan and Ann.
(d) Daniel and Annabelle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following phrases does NOT characterize Old Dan?

2. What happens to Grandpa as the dogs chase their second raccoon?

3. How much is Billy able to earn per coonskin?

4. What problem do the dogs face when the raccoon leads them to the river in Chapter 11?

5. What fear must Billy help the puppies overcome?

(see the answer key)

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