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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event helps Mama understand why Billy is determined to cut down "The Big Tree"?
(a) Billy's aching muscles.
(b) Little Ann's return to the tree during the night.
(c) Old Dan's return to the tree during the night.
(d) Billy's faith in God.

2. Where does Billy camp with the puppies in Chapter 5?
(a) In the woods.
(b) In an abandoned building.
(c) Just outside of Tahlequah,
(d) In a cave.

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

4. Who does Billy's grandfather hold partly responsible for Rubin's death?
(a) Himself.
(b) Rubin.
(c) The "ghost coon".
(d) Billy.

5. How does the group find Old Dan in Chapter 17?
(a) They hear him baying.
(b) Little Ann leads them to him.
(c) They call to him.
(d) They follow the coon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the animal in Chapter 18 react to Old Dan's threat?

3. How does Billy react to the town of Tahlequah?

4. Where does the "ghost coon" ultimately head for at the end of Chapter 12?

5. After purchasing the puppies, who does Billy credit with his good fortune in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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