Which event changed Billy's life?

• finding a knife stuck in the bark of a sycamore tree
• going camping with his grandpa
• finding a sportsman's magazine
• going fishing at Shannon Ford

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Bill could earn money doing all of the following EXCEPT:

• selling stuff to the fisherman such as crawfish, minnows, and fresh vegetables
• collecting empty soda bottles for their deposit
• picking berries to sell in his grandpa's store
• trapping furs in the winter

The two dogs would cost  ______________.

• $100.00
• $25.00
• $50.00
• $75.00

How long did it take Billy to earn enough money to buy the two hounds?

• 6 months
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years

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What was Grandpa's reaction to Billy saving all the money?

• amazed and teary eyed
• angry, it was a waste of money
• sad, knowing the dogs would cost more after two years

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Why did Grandpa tell Billy not to tell his father about the dogs?

• Pa would give the money to Ma for house goods.
• Pa would make Billy save the money for something more useful.
• Pa would spend the money on a mule.
• Pa wanted to buy a new house in town and would use the money to go towards the house fund.

As a way of celebrating, Grandpa gave Billy _____________.

• a soda
• some candy
• a toy
• a knife

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After eating a few pieces of candy, Billy ______________.

• told his mom to keep the rest safe for him.
• hid the rest of the bag of candy in the K.C. Baking Powder can.
• put the rest of the candy in his pillow case.
• gave the rest of the candy to his sisters.

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The best title for Chapter 3 would be:

• The Candy
• A Trip to Grandpa's Store
• Time to Buy the Pups
• Grandpa's Unusual Day

Which statement is TRUE about Chapter 3?

• Billy loves his grandpa more than his ma and pa.
• Billy wanted to share his happiness with his sisters.
• Billy had a difficult time keeping a secret.
• Billy likes cats better than dogs.

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