Where the Red Fern Grows

How did the townspeople treat Billy?

• They laughed at him

• They were amazed at him owning such fine hound dogs

• They were frightened by him because of his dirty appearance 

• They thought he would hurt them 

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.

Why does the red fern grow at the grave spot?

• The dogs are special and deserve a sacred spot.

• The area is very good for vegetation.

• Red Ferns are very popular in the Ozarks.

• Mama & Billy's sisters plant one there.

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.

Why does Papa tell Billy that one day they would move to town?

• Papa had sold the farm.

• Papa was going to work for the railroad.

• Papa wanted the children to have a good education.

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

• A) The Ozark Mountains

• B) The Rocky Mountains

• C) The Appalachian Mountains

• D) The Sierra Nevada

Who is the author of 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• A) Wilson Rawls

• B) Mark Twain

• C) Harper Lee

• D) J.K. Rowling

What are the names of Billy's two dogs in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• A) Old Dan and Little Ann

• B) Max and Bella

• C) Spot and Rover

• D) Rex and Daisy

What motivates Billy to save money to buy his dogs?

• A) He wants to enter them in a dog show

• B) He dreams of becoming a hunter

• C) He wants to impress his friends

• D) He needs them to help on the farm