Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter Quizzes

How does the narrator feel when he hears the dog barking in Chapter 1?

• Annoyed

• Indifferent

• Nostalgic

• Scared

What prediction can be made about the narrator's actions following his memories in Chapter 1?

• He will adopt a new dog

• He will move back to the Ozark mountains

• He will search for his childhood dogs

• He will write a story about his dogs

Recall the scene where Billy is being beaten by the boys in town. The fighting stops and Billy realizes it b/c the marshal has stepped in. After this Billy and the marshal spend some time together.

How does Billy change from the beginning of that encounter with the marshal to the end?

• Billy changes from angry to calm.

• Billy changes from curious to worried/concerned.

• Billy changes from fearful to thankful/happy.

• Billy changes from thankful to delighted.

What amazes the judge so much about Billy's relationship with Old Dan & Little Ann?

• Billy and the dogs seem to have their own language.

• Billy is not strict but the dogs still listen.

• Old Dan & Little Ann never disobey Billy.

• Billy trust the dogs to hunt with anyone.

Why does Billy choose the top of a hillside to bury Old Dan?

• It is Old Dan's favorite napping spot.

• It is close to the home to visit.

• The ground is softer for digging.

• There is a good view of the countryside & baying hounds can be heard.

What is the primary setting of 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• A) The Rocky Mountains

• B) The Ozark Mountains

• C) The Appalachian Mountains

• D) The Sierra Nevada

Which character is known for their strong bond with the dogs Old Dan and Little Ann?

• A) Billy

• B) Grandpa

• C) Mama

• D) Papa

What motivates Billy to save money to buy his dogs?

• A) A desire to win a hunting competition

• B) A dream he had

• C) A story he read in a magazine

• D) His father's encouragement

How does Billy earn the money to buy his dogs?

• A) By working at his grandfather's store

• B) By selling vegetables

• C) By selling bait to fishermen

• D) By doing odd jobs for neighbors

What is the significance of the red fern in the story?

• A) It marks the grave of a beloved pet

• B) It symbolizes eternal peace and love

• C) It is a rare plant found in the Ozarks

• D) It is a gift from Billy's grandfather