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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Billy characterize Tahlequah when talking with his father in Chapter 6?
(a) As unpleasant.
(b) As confusing.
(c) As exciting.
(d) As wonderful.

2. What does Billy find at the abandoned campsite?
(a) Money.
(b) A hound puppy.
(c) An old tent.
(d) A sportsman's magazine.

3. What does Billy do with the money he earns from hunting?
(a) He gives it to his father.
(b) He spends it on hunting supplies.
(c) He pays off his debts to his grandfather.
(d) He gives it to his mother.

4. What does Billy observe the boys at the playground in Tahlequah doing that he wants to try for himself?
(a) Seesawing.
(b) Sliding down a pipe.
(c) Swinging on the swings.
(d) Playing ball.

5. Who lays next to Old Dan's dead body before it is buried?
(a) Little Ann.
(b) Billy.
(c) Billy and Little Ann.
(d) Billy's sisters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the dogs chase a raccoon to in Chapter 11?

2. Why does Billy visit his grandfather's store on the day he encounters the Pritchard boys?

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

4. Where does Billy's family live when he is ten?

5. What does Billy's grandfather tell Billy he will need to have to finish cutting down the tree?

(see the answer key)

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