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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Billy react to the town of Tahlequah?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is overwhelmed.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is frightened.

2. How does Billy's sister react to his plan to cut down "The Big Tree"?
(a) She is angry at him for worrying Mama.
(b) She thinks he is crazy.
(c) She admires him.
(d) She is confident he can accomplish the task.

3. Why does Billy decide to walk to Tahlequah?
(a) He doesn't want to inconvenience his grandfather.
(b) He doesn't have the heart to tell his father about the puppies.
(c) He cannot stand to wait a week to pick up the puppies.
(d) He wants to inspect the puppies.

4. What impresses the Tahlequah marshal about Billy?
(a) His willingness to stick up for his puppies.
(b) His interest in hunting.
(c) His self-assured attitude.
(d) His willingness to work hard to purchase the puppies.

5. What does Old Dan do when Little Ann cuts her paw?
(a) He nurses her back to health.
(b) He fights the animal who hurt Little Ann.
(c) He leaves her to be cared for by Billy's sisters.
(d) He stays with her rather than going hunting alone with Billy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Billy seemingly randomly ask his family that shocks and entertains them in Chapter 4?

2. How much is Billy able to earn per coonskin?

3. What information does Billy's father give him in Chapter 6 about town life that surprises Billy?

4. Where will Billy need to pick up his puppies?

5. What does Billy observe the boys at the playground in Tahlequah doing that he wants to try for himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Billy do with the money he earns from hunting? Why does he do this?

2. What does Billy do with the candy his grandfather gives him in Chapter 3? What does this demonstrate about his character?

3. In Chapter 9, what do the dogs do during the night while Billy is sleeping in his bed? How does Billy discover their actions?

4. Describe how Little Ann outsmarts the raccoon in Chapter 8.

5. Describe "The Big Tree".

6. What is Billy's first impression of the Tahlequah stationmaster? Why does his impression change?

7. Describe the contents of the ad Billy finds in the old sportsman's magazine.

8. Describe Billy's travels from Oklahoma to Tahlequah.

9. Describe what happens after Billy sets up the raccoon traps along the river in Chapter 7.

10. Describe Billy's shopping experience in the general store in Tahlequah.

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