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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Billy's grandfather react when Billy shows him the money he has saved?
(a) He becomes choked up because Billy has been saving for so long.
(b) He is shocked because he didn't believe Billy could do it.
(c) He is excited that Billy will finally be able to purchase the puppies.
(d) He is angry that the boy is not giving the money to his family.

2. What does Billy's grandfather tell Billy he will need to have to finish cutting down the tree?
(a) Faith in God.
(b) Focus and determination.
(c) A new ax.
(d) Determination and will power.

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

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

5. Why does Billy decide to chop down the tree in Chapter 8 that the dogs have treed their first raccoon in?
(a) He is self assured and confident.
(b) The tree is in the way of the raccoon.
(c) He is desperate to catch his first raccoon.
(d) The dogs will not leave the raccoon they have trapped in the tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Billy try to get the dogs to stay at home when he takes hides to his grandfather's store?

2. What secret does Billy's grandfather keep for him?

3. What problem does Billy face when the dogs finally tree a raccoon?

4. How does Billy help his father in Chapter 3?

5. Which of the following is NOT something Billy's grandfather agrees to do to help the boy purchase the puppies?

(see the answer key)

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