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- 1. Multiple Choice
The skateboarder gained a lot of ______ going down the hill.
obstacle
momentum
limber
flabby
- 2. Multiple Choice
Billy showed a lot of ________ by not giving up on cutting down the tree.
persistence
momentum
limber
flabby
- 3. Multiple Choice
The runner enjoyed when there was an _________ on the trail, like a log to jump over or a ditch to run around.
momentum
peculiarity
obstacle
limber
- 4. Multiple Choice
Billy's sore muscle grew ________ after a few swings of the ax.
flabby
obstacle
momentum
limber
- 5. Multiple Choice
Before he grew old and __________, Mr. Dunn was an elite athlete in top physical form.
peculiarity
flabby
persistence
obstacle
- 6. Multiple Choice
What two things did Grandpa teach Billy about trapping coons?
how to build a trap using nails, a bit, and shiny tin AND how to use nets to capture them
how to build a scarecrow to fool them AND how to use a lantern to shine bright lights at them
how to build a trap using nails, a bit, and shiny tin AND how to build a scarecrow to fool them
how to feed them peanut butter and make their mouth stick shut AND how to set underwater traps for them
- 7. Multiple Choice
How do Billy's parents feel about his wanting to start hunting overnight?
Mama is very supportive and Papa is incredibly cautious.
Mama and Papa both think it is a dangerous idea.
Papa thinks Billy is ready for it, but Mama is worried that it is too dangerous at night.
Mama and Papa are incredibly supportive and think it is a fantastic opportunity for Billy.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why was Billy so tough on Old Dan and Little Ann during their first hunt?
He was frustrated, but wanted to show them "tough love" and hope that they would learn and grow for themselves.
He was disappointed and angry that his dogs were not talented.
Old Dan and LIttle Ann were not taking the hunt seriously and Billy grew frustrated.
Old Dan and Little Ann were not properly trained and Billy was upset.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the bargain that Billy makes with Old Dan and Little Ann on the night of their first hunt?
"If you can tree a coon, I will make you a special dinner."
"Just put one up a tree and I'll do the rest."
"If you catch a coon, I will set you free."
"Just put one up a tree and I'll get Grandpa to take care of the rest."
- 10. Multiple Choice
What does Billy ultimately decide to name the large sycamore that his hounds treed their first coon on?
"The Giant"
"The Big Daddy"
"The Big Tree"
"King of the Castle"
- 11. Multiple Choice
Papa tells Billy, "If a man's word isn't any good, he's no good himself." What does Papa mean?
If a man can't keep his promises, no one will like him.
If you break a promise, you're automatically a bad person.
If you break a promise, you owe someone a debt.
If you break promise, it shows that you lack integrity and people won't trust your words.
- 12. Multiple Choice
"If that tree takes a notion to fall, it'll mash you flatter than a tadpole tail." This statement is an example of...
A metaphor, or a comparison NOT using the words "like" or "as"
A simile, or a comparison using the words "like" or "as"
Personification, or giving a non-living thing human qualities
An idiom, or a statement that is too exaggerated to mean what it really sounds like
- 13. Multiple Choice
Grandpa says, "Like I told you before, they're curious little devils." Who is he talking about?
Old Dan and Little Ann
Mama and Papa
Coons
Billy's sisters
- 14. Multiple Choice
When Billy woke up in the morning, Old Dan was gone. Where was he?
Old Dan had spent the night guarding "The Big Tree."
Old Dan was wounded and ran away.
Old Dan was lost in the river bottoms.
Old Dan was attacked by a muskrat.
- 15. Multiple Choice
"Please God, give me the strength to finish the job. I don't want to leave the big tree like that. Please help me finish the job." How does Billy think God answered this prayer?
By sending Papa with a chainsaw to cut down the rest of the tree.
By sending Grandpa with his buggy and a chain to pull the tree down.
By sending a strong gust of wind specifically for The Big Tree to fall over.
By making him regain his strength and helping him knock over the tree with his ax.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Towards the end of Chapter 9, Billy speaks to the fallen tree and says, "I'm sorry. I didn't want to cut you down, but I had to. I hope you can understand." What does this tell you about Billy?
Billy didn't mean for the tree to be killed.
Billy has a respect for nature, and only killed the tree because a coon was treed in it.
Billy has no respect for nature and had no issue killing the tree.
Billy is afraid he will be in trouble for killing the tree.
- 17. Open Ended
At the end of Chapter 9, Billy asks his father if he thinks God answered his prayer and helped bring down the tree.
Papa answers by saying, "I don't know Billy. I'm afraid I can't answer that. You must remember the big sycamore was the tallest tree in the bottoms. Maybe it was up there high enough to catch the wind where the others couldn't. No, I'm afraid I can't help you there. You'll have to decide for yourself."
Why do you think Billy's father answered this way and didn't give his son a direct answer? PLEASE ANSWER IN RADDE FORMAT!!!
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