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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Billy do to prevent Old Dan from entering the hollow tree again?
(a) He moves the dogs to another area of the woods to hunt.
(b) He punishes him for going up the tree.
(c) He cuts the tree down.
(d) He plugs the hole with rocks.

2. Which of the following is NOT a way that the unnamed man in Chapter 1 helps the dog?
(a) He allows him to rest.
(b) He bathes and feeds him.
(c) He takes him to a vet.
(d) He rescues him from the pack of dogs who are attacking him.

3. How does Billy first react when he sees the puppies?
(a) He is stunned that they are actually his now.
(b) He scoops them up and kisses them.
(c) He is frightened by their size.
(d) He cries with joy.

4. What does Billy's grandfather suggest in Chapter 9 the boy do to keep the coon in the tree while he goes home to rest?
(a) Take the dogs home with him.
(b) Tie the dogs to the tree.
(c) Construct and place a scarecrow at the base of the tree.
(d) Command the dogs to lie down at the base of the tree.

5. What does Papa instruct Billy to do to his traps once he has caught his first raccoon?
(a) Move the traps to the house to save for later.
(b) Move his traps to another location.
(c) Take the traps apart and never hunt again.
(d) Take the traps apart and only use the pups to hunt.

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

7. Which of the following is NOT a realization Billy comes to upon returning home with the puppies?
(a) His parents truly love him.
(b) His home is a peaceful place.
(c) His family's home is clean and neat.
(d) His parents were not concerned when he was gone.

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

9. Which of the following is NOT a way Billy earns money for the puppies?
(a) He catches and sells bait to fishermen.
(b) He works in the fields with his father.
(c) He sells vegetables.
(d) He picks berries to sell at his grandfather's store.

10. Why does Billy feel badly for scolding Little Ann when they return to the sycamore tree in Chapter 9?
(a) She is the more sensitive of the two dogs.
(b) He sees that she also returned to the tree during the night.
(c) He realizes she is responsible for finding the coon.
(d) She looks sad and despondent.

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

12. What does Billy seemingly randomly ask his family that shocks and entertains them in Chapter 4?
(a) For a ride to Kentucky.
(b) How far it is to Kentucky.
(c) For a haircut.
(d) When he can get his puppies.

13. What compromise is Billy willing to make because of his parents' financial difficulties?
(a) He tells his parents he will wait to get the puppies.
(b) He asks for only one hound puppy.
(c) He is willing to take on a part time job.
(d) He agrees to stop asking for the puppies.

14. Why does Billy refuse his father's suggestion of what to do the morning after his pups have treed their first raccoon?
(a) He does not want his father to be injured.
(b) He has given his word to the dogs that he will get the raccoon out.
(c) He is desperate to catch his first coon alone.
(d) He wants to prove he is a man.

15. Who does the unnamed man in Chapter 1 notice fighting as he walks home?
(a) Two boys.
(b) A man and a woman.
(c) Cats.
(d) Dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Billy react in Chapter 6 when he discovers his mother's concern for his absence?

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

3. How does Billy plan on paying his grandfather for the bag of candy he gets from his store?

4. How does Billy react when the women in Tahlequah criticize him while walking through town with his puppies?

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

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