Where the Red Fern Grows Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'squall' as used in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• A sudden violent gust of wind

• A type of bird

• A small stream

• A type of plant

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In 'Where the Red Fern Grows', what does the word 'fester' mean?

• To heal quickly

• To become worse or more intense

• To shine brightly

• To move swiftly

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word best describes the mood created by the word 'eerie' in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• Joyful

• Mysterious

• Angry

• Boring

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the correct synonym for 'quench' as used in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• Ignite

• Satisfy

• Create

• Destroy

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the context of 'Where the Red Fern Grows', what does 'gnaw' mean?

• To chew persistently

• To sing loudly

• To run quickly

• To sleep deeply

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What part of speech is the word 'bristle' in the sentence: 'The dog's fur began to bristle'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following words from 'Where the Red Fern Grows' means 'to move stealthily'?

• Lumber

• Prowl

• Stumble

• Dash

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word 'heed' mean in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• To ignore

• To pay attention to

• To laugh at

• To forget

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In 'Where the Red Fern Grows', what is the meaning of 'leer'?

• To smile warmly

• To look with a sidelong glance

• To cry softly

• To speak loudly

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the antonym of 'dismal' as used in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• Cheerful

• Dark

• Gloomy

• Sad

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4