Where the Red Fern Grows Final Test

Why would Old Dan not touch his food at first?

• He was too injured to eat

• He had his feelings hurt and he was sulking

• He didn't like it

• He was waiting for Little Ann to get food

What scared Billy during the night?

• He thought he saw Rubin's ghost.

• He couldn't find Old Dan and Little Ann.

• He heard a screech owl.

• He heard a mountain lion.

Why did Billy choose Little Ann for the beauty contest?

• She had beautiful eyes

• Old Dan was covered in scars.

• She had a shiny coat

• Old Dan was too distracted with a raccoon.

How did Billy prepare Little Ann for the beauty contest?

• He rubbed butter on her and brushed her with Grandpa's brush.

• He bathed her in the creek and rubbed her in olive oil.

• He washed her in some warm water and soap and scrubbed her with lotion.

• He didn't need to do anything to prepare her.

Chapters 1-4 begins the story of Where the Red Fern Grows. In these chapters we meet the main characters, get to know the setting, and start to understand some of the conflicts. Which TWO story elements have we, the readers, been exposed to?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

What is the main theme of 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• A) Friendship and loyalty

• B) Adventure and exploration

• C) Wealth and power

• D) Mystery and suspense

Who are the main characters in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• A) Billy, Old Dan, and Little Ann

• B) Tom, Huck, and Jim

• C) Harry, Ron, and Hermione

• D) Frodo, Sam, and Gandalf

What does the red fern symbolize in the story?

• A) Love and passion

• B) Death and rebirth

• C) Hope and eternal peace

• D) Anger and revenge

How does Billy earn money to buy his dogs?

• A) By working at a local store

• B) By selling fruits and vegetables

• C) By trapping and selling raccoons

• D) By doing chores for neighbors

What challenge does Billy face during the hunting competition?

• A) A snowstorm

• B) A forest fire

• C) A flood

• D) A tornado