Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 8

How old is Billy in this chapter?

• 10

• 16

• 14

• 13

Why doesn't mama like Billy to hunt.

• she is afraid he will get bit by a snake

• Mama worries

• she thinks you will get lost

• he sleeps to much

About how long has Billy waited to go hunting with his dogs?

• 2 weeks

• 3 years

• 2 years

• 3 weeks

What are the names Billy calls the big sycamore tree? (Select all that apply)

• The chicken tree

• The giant

• The big tree

• the too tall tree

What does he call the bottom of the tree?

• The big tree bottoms

• magnificent beauty

What were the last words Billy heard his mother say when he left to go hunting?

• "Be Careful, Billy"

• "Have a good night."

• "I'd like to see a big coonskin on the smokehouse wall in the morning."

• "Who-e-e-e"

How did Papa’s treatment of Billy change?

• He did not trust him anymore.

• He relied on him for extra money.

• He began treating him like a man.

• He became jealous of his relationship with grandpa.

Why did Billy scold his pups? (2 correct answers)

• He was frustrated with their mistakes.

• He was angry that they were worthless hunting hounds.

• He wanted to give them "tough love" and force them to learn for themselves.

• He realized that he wasn't ready to own hunting hounds yet.

Old Dan and Little Ann finally treed the raccoon, but what was the problem?

• They treed the raccoon on the biggest tree in the area.

• They were making too much noise and Billy couldn't take it.

• The raccoon was wounded and couldn't come out of the tree.

• The sun was almost up and Billy had to head home.

Why did Billy decide to start chopping the big tree down?

• He really wanted that coonskin.

• He didn't want to let his dogs down after promising them that he would take care of it.

• He was angry and needed to release his frustration.

• Billy needed firewood as it was getting cold in the forest.