Where the Red Fern Grows

Why did Billy go to the store on Saturdays?

• To get candy.

• To work for his grandpa.

• It was “Coon Hunter” day.

• It was closed on Fridays.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Why did the hunters make fun of Billy’s hounds?

• They were small.

• They looked silly.

• He dressed them up.

• They were fat.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Who did Mama use to catch the chickens?

• Old Dan

• Little Ann; Old Dan was too rough.

• Sammy the cat.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

How did Old Dan get up in the tree?

• Old Dan jumped up the tree.

• Old Dan used a ladder to get into the tree.
• He went through the hollow trunk.

• He climbed the tree.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What happened when the dogs jumped the river?

• Old Dan made it; Little Ann fell in.
• Old Dan made it; Little Ann swam back
• Old Dan crossed the river; Little Ann flew over
• Old Dan drowned; Little Ann saved him

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What did Billy do when he couldn’t save Little Ann?

• He laughed at the misfortune.
• He ran away from the situation.
• He prayed for a miracle.
• He cried uncontrollably.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What did Billy learn from the lantern clanging?

• Use the handle for a hook.
• Use the lantern and go home.

• Use the handle for a shovel.
• Use the handle for a light source.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Why didn’t Billy tell Mama about Little Ann almost drowning?

• He thought Mama wouldn't care about Little Ann.
• He was too busy with other chores to tell Mama.
• He wanted to surprise Mama with the news later.
• He didn’t want Mama to worry and stop him from hunting.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What and how much was the bet for?

• to win a race for $5

• to catch the biggest fish for $3

• to catch the ghost coon for $2

• to catch the most coons for $1

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

How did Little Ann know the coon was in the gate post?

• Little Ann heard it bark
• A breeze carried the scent.
• She heard it from afar.

• She saw it through the gate

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2