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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Billy bury the dogs when they die?
(a) Next to the family's cabin.
(b) At the base of a red oak tree.
(c) Under a sycamore tree.
(d) Near the river.

2. What happens to Old Dan when he follows a raccoon under water during a hunt?
(a) He demonstrates his strength and bravery.
(b) He becomes caught in a muskrat den.
(c) He becomes caught in a beaver dam.
(d) He nearly drowns because he cannot swim well.

3. Why does Billy think the sycamore tree falling is an example of divine intervention?
(a) He has a strong faith in God.
(b) He has an unnatural ability to continue chopping despite the pain.
(c) The breeze that blows it down does not affect any other tree in the area.
(d) He has prayed for assistance.

4. How does Billy's grandfather help him get the item he needs to train the dogs as trackers?
(a) He gives Billy one he had from when he was a boy.
(b) He gives Billy hunting traps to use.
(c) He purchases one for Billy from a local hunter.
(d) He teaches Billy how to create a trap using a log, nails and a piece of tin.

5. Why does Billy try to get the dogs to stay at home when he takes hides to his grandfather's store?
(a) The dogs are not allowed inside the store.
(b) The dogs always want treats from the store.
(c) Billy's grandfather does not like dogs.
(d) There are other dogs there that try to fight with Old Dan and Little Ann.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Billy feel badly for scolding Little Ann when they return to the sycamore tree in Chapter 9?

2. How does Billy's sister react to his plan to cut down "The Big Tree"?

3. Why does Billy apologize to the sycamore tree?

4. How does the group find Old Dan in Chapter 17?

5. Where does Billy camp with the puppies in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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