Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 3 Reading Check

How does Billy help his father in Chapter 3?

• By taking care of his sisters.

• By not asking him for the puppies any longer.

• By performing chores around the house.

• By working in the fields with him.

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What does Billy find at the abandoned campsite?

• A hound puppy.

• Money.

• An old tent.

• A sportsman's magazine.

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What is significant about what Billy finds at the campsite?

• It contains valuable hunting tips.

• It contains an ad for hound puppies.

• It is outdated.

• It contains an article about hound puppies.

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How much money does Billy need to earn to purchase two hound puppies?

• $10.

• $25.

• $50.

• $500.

What does Billy use as a piggy bank?

• A jar.

• An old baking powder can.

• An old sock.

• An old soda can.

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Which of the following is NOT a way Billy earns money for the puppies?

• He picks berries to sell at his grandfather's store.

• He sells vegetables.

• He works in the fields with his father.

• He catches and sells bait to fishermen.

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What secret does Billy's grandfather keep for him?

• His continued interest in getting two puppies.

• His hound puppy purchase.

• His plan to save money to order the hound puppies.

• His plan to run away from home to become a hunter.

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How old is Billy when he finally has enough money to buy the puppies?

• 15.

• 12.

• 11.

• 13.

How does Billy's grandfather react when Billy shows him the money he has saved?

• He is angry that the boy is not giving the money to his family.

• He becomes choked up because Billy has been saving for so long.

• He is excited that Billy will finally be able to purchase the puppies.

• He is shocked because he didn't believe Billy could do it.

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Which of the following is NOT something Billy's grandfather agrees to do to help the boy purchase the puppies?

• Place the order for the dogs.

• Contact the kennel to make sure they are still in business.

• Lend Billy the money to purchase the puppies.

• Keep Billy's plan to purchase the puppies a secret.

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