Where Red Fern Grows Chapter 1-5

From what point of view is the story written?

• 4th person

• 3rd person

• 2nd person

• 1st period

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What triggers the memory moment (flashback) that the protagonist has in chapter 1 that kicks off the story?

• a bloody and tragic dog fight

• a beautiful new dog collar

• two trophies on a fireplace mantel

• a red fern on a window ledge

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What animal do Billy and his dogs hear on their first night together?

• A bob cat

• A raccoon

• A mountain lion

• A skunk

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Which adjective would best describe Billy's personality based on the following text evidence: "In a flash I made up my mind. Very quietly I put on my clothes...I was on my way. I was going after my dogs" (Rawls 27).

• intelligent

• selfish

• reckless

• adventurous

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Which piece of text evidence supports that Grandpa was shocked to discover that Billy saved up $50 over two years to purchase his dogs?

• "His mouth flew open and in a loud voice he said, 'Two years!'"

• "Son, you need a haircut."

• "I saw astonishment leave his eyes and the friendly-old-grandfather look come back."

• "'Well,' he said, 'the first thing we have to do is write this outfit. There may not even be a place like this in Kentucky any more. After all, a lot of things can change in two years."

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What happens to Billy in the town of Tahlequah?

• He is treated kindly by everyone he meets, especially by the man at the depot.

• He is excited to see a real school and cannot wait to attend.

• He sees his reflection for the first time and decides to get a haircut before leaving town.

• He is bullied for his appearance and gets into a fight.

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Which action best supports characterizing Billy as a thoughtful person?

• He buys presents for his family with his extra money when he visits town.

• He always shares his candy with his sisters.

• He only catches a coon in the special trap once for the fur he needs, and never again because it would be unsportsmanlike.

• All of the above

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What was significant about the K.C. Baking Powder can?

• It was a good memory

• It's what Billy used to save up his money

• It was his father's

• It was his grandpa's

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Why wouldn't Billy's parents buy him dogs?

• They were too far away

• They were too expensive

• They didn't like dogs

• They got him traps instead

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What did the kids from town call Billy?

• Kill Bill

• Hillbilly

• Billy Bob

• Loser

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