Exploring Chapter 6 of Where the Red Fern Grows

The narrator recounts a journey with his pups, Dan and Ann, after a night in the mountains. He returns home, facing his family with gifts and stories from his trip to town. The family discusses future plans, emphasizing the importance of education and the possibility of moving to town. The narrator reflects on the significance of finding the pups' names carved in a tree, feeling it was a divine sign.

What was the narrator's initial reaction to the bright morning sun?

• He was angry.

• He was frightened.

• He was relieved.

• He was indifferent.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why did the narrator put the pups back in the sack?

• They refused to follow him.

• They were too heavy to carry.

• They were hungry.

• They were injured.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Where did the narrator find the names Dan and Ann?

• In a magazine.

• On a piece of paper.

• Written in the sand.

• Carved in a tree.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What did the narrator decide to tell his parents?

• A partial truth.

• Nothing at all.

• The truth.

• A made-up story.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What did the narrator realize about the events leading to getting the pups?

• It was a series of random events.

• It was like a puzzle fitting perfectly.

• It was a result of his hard work.

• It was all a coincidence.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How did the narrator's mother react when she saw him?

• She was indifferent.

• She was confused.

• She was angry.

• She was relieved.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What did the narrator bring for his family?

• Toys.

• Books.

• New shoes.

• New overalls, cloth, and candy.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What did the narrator's father think about living in town?

• He disliked the idea.

• He wanted to move immediately.

• He thought it was necessary for the children's education.

• He was indifferent.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What did the narrator's mother pray for?

• A new house.

• Good health.

• The children to get an education.

• More money.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What did the narrator think about the people in town?

• He liked them.

• He was indifferent.

• He disliked them and felt they made fun of him.

• He wanted to be friends with them.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3