Where the Red Fern Grows - Chapters 14-16

What was the reason Grandpa had asked Billy to come see him?

• He wanted to make sure Billy was alright

• He wanted Billy to help him with a surprise for his sisters

• To tell Billy about the championship coon hunt

How did Grandpa feel about the chances of Billy’s dogs winning the championship coon hunt?

• He thought they were the best

• He had confidence they would work hard

• He wasn’t sure of their chances

How was Papa convinced that it was alright for him to go on the hunt with Grandpa and Billy?

• Grandpa told him Grandma would be around to help out

• Mama assured Papa her and girls would be okay - Mama was pregnant

• Mama told him not to worry, she could take care of herself

When Papa raised Little Ann for being the smartest dog he had ever seen, what problem did Billy reveal?

• She didn’t like anyone but Billy

• She was only smart because of Old Dan

• Little Ann is gun shy

Why was Grandpa astonished when Billy fed the can of corn-beef hash to Old Dan?

• He was surprised Old Dan didn’t like it

• Old Dan wouldn’t eat without Little Ann

• He thought Billy should have given Old Dan better food

Who won the best-looking hound contest?

• Little Ann

• Old Yeller

• Old Dan

Based on the first night’s hunt, how many coons would Billy’s dogs have to catch during the first night of hunting to stay in the contest?

• 3

• 6

• 8

What rumor did Grandpa spread around camp?

• The doctor’s dogs were the worst at treed

• Billy’s dogs had treed 6 coons

• The reason Little Ann looked so good was because Billy used his brush

What happened to Grandpa during the night’s hunt?

• He lost his hat and glasses & slipped and fell in the water

• He bumped his head & lost consciousness

• He fell asleep wanting on the dogs & got the stomach flu

The judge couldn’t figure out how Little Ann had found the tricky raccoon, but Billy knew. How did she do it?

• She waited for the coon

• She caught the scent

• She didn’t - Old Dan found the coon