Where the Red Fern Grows: Chapters 15-17

Where the Red Fern Grows: Chs. 15-17

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Summarize the story thus far

Chapters 15-17

Open Ended

What does it mean to "take the bull by the horns"?

Multiple Choice

"These mountains are full of that jinx stuff." This means:

• a old word that hunters use

• a person or thing that brings bad luck

• bad chemicals found in plants

• animal parts or tracks

Open Ended

What does Billy mean when he says: "If my head had gotten any bigger, I know it would have burst."

Multiple Choice

Redbones, Blue Ticks, and Walkers are types of:

• flowers

• insects

• trees

• dogs

Multiple Choice

What are britches?

• a long tool with a wooden handle

• a bundle of sticks for fires

• a type of trouser or pantaloon

• a dirt path used for crossing a mountain

Multiple Choice

"That little

mule can out pull the big one every time." This means:

• a small animal

• a mean animal

• a stubborn animal

• a strong animal

• an old animal

Imagine This

Imagine if you had gotten lost in a storm. What would you do? How would you stay warm? Who would you ask for help?

If It Were Me

Billy gets to try coffee for the first time. What is something you've always wanted to try, but were told you were too young? How do you think you will feel?

Going Deeper

"There was a superstition in the mountains concerning [owls]. It was said that if you heard one owl it meant nothing at all, but if you

heard more than one, it meant bad luck." What is a common superstition in your country?