Chapter 9 Quiz

What does Grandpa teach Billy to build?

• A scarecrow

• A treehouse

• A fence

Why does Billy have to stop chopping the tree?

• He is too tired and his body hurts

• He sees a sliver of wood holding the tree

• The dogs start fighting with the raccoon

Where do the dogs go after the tree falls?

• They chase after the raccoon

• They run back home

• They wait for Billy at the front steps

• They guard the fallen tree

Who stops by to check on Billy's progress?

• Billy's Mother

• The Sheriff from Tahlequah

• Old Dan & Little Ann

What does Grandpa do when Billy says he can't chop the tree anymore?

SENTENCE FRAME: Grandpa encourages Billy. Grandpa tells Billy to never ______________.

What does Billy do after chopping the tree with new determination?

• He cries, quits, and vows to never hunt again.

• He continues chopping into the afternoon.

• He asks his family for help.

Why does Billy have to wrap his blisters in handkerchiefs?

• To protect his hands so he can keep chopping the tree.

• To keep them cold and increase pain.

• To make him swing the ax faster.

• To hide them from his family.

What happens to the tree when Billy starts praying?

• It starts growing taller.

• It cracks and falls due to a strong wind.

• It becomes stronger and harder to chop.

• It disappears without a trace.