Where the Red Fern Grows - Chapters 15 - 16

As Billy, his grandfather, and his father stop for the night, what does Billy's grandfather tell Billy to do with his dogs?

• feed them and make them warm beds
• put them back in the buggy so they don't run away
• tie them to a tree and give them food
• dig out two holes in the ground for the dogs to sleep in

When Billy gives Old Dan the delicious canned beef hash, Old Dan refuses to eat. Why?

• he doesn't like the food
• he waits for Little Ann to eat first
• he wants to go hunting into the woods
• he wants to continue on to the tournament

Why didn't Billy like to hear the sound of the screech owl?

• it was bad luck if you hear more than one
• screech owl sounds mean wolves are nearby
• screech owl noises mean the sun is about to rise and Billy is still tired
• Billy was positive that this owl was following him

How will Billy's grandfather know when to turn off from the road to enter into Black Fox Hollow?

• there will be a large waterfall at the entrance
• he will be able to follow the tracks of other hunters to the campsite
• there will be a white flag at the entrance
• on the map that Billy's grandfather is using there is a large red 'X' at the entrance

Billy decides to enter Little Ann into the beauty contest. What does he brush into her fur to make it shine?

• fur oil
• engine grease
• his mother's shampoo
• butter

What does Billy receive for winning the dog show beauty contest?

• a large gold cup
• a small silver cup
• a small bronze cup
• a small trophy in the shape of a dog

What day does Billy draw from the box to tell him on what day he will be hunting?

• the first day
• the second day
• the third day
• the fourth day

Why does Billy suggest that on their hunting day, they should hunt far down the river?

• there will be more water so there will be more coons there
• it will be an area where other hunters haven't been yet
• Billy had a dream that he would find success in that area of the woods
• Billy's father thinks that coons may have floated downstream to get away from the campsite

Why does Billy hide under the buggy with his two dogs?

• he wants to stay warm at night so he can sleep more comfortably
• he wants to hide from his father who may be mad at him from hunting too long
• he's trying to hide from his grandfather for using his comb on Little Ann
• he is scared to start the hunt and is looking for courage from his two dogs

As Old Dan and Little Ann take off to start the hunt, what does Billy's grandfather want him to do?

• tie up his shoe laces
• shoot the pistol into the air
• whoop to his dogs
• return to the buggy