Exploring Chapter 8 of Where the Red Fern Grows

Why was Billy's mother worried about his hunting?

• She was afraid of wild animals.

• She was concerned about him being out alone at night.

• She didn't like the idea of hunting.

• She thought he would get lost.

What made Billy feel as big as their old red mule?

• His father's words treating him like a man.

• His excitement for the hunt.

• His well-prepared equipment.

• His dogs' readiness.

What did Billy tell his dogs before the hunt?

• To be quiet and stealthy.

• To remember their training.

• To stay close to him.

• To find food.

What startled Billy during the hunt?

• A nighthawk.

• Old Dan's deep voice.

• A skunk.

• A prowling animal.

How did Little Ann find the trail again?

• By sniffing the ground.

• By following Old Dan.

• By swimming across the river.

• By climbing a tree.

What did Billy decide to do when his dogs treed the raccoon in the big sycamore?

• Ask for help.

• Leave and find another raccoon.

• Climb the tree.

• Cut down the tree.

Why did Billy refuse his father's help in cutting down the tree?

• He thought it would be easy.

• He wanted to keep his promise to his dogs.

• He didn't want to share the raccoon.

• He wanted to prove his strength.

What did Billy's sister think about his plan to cut down the tree?

• She supported him.

• She thought he was crazy.

• She wanted to help.

• She was indifferent.

How did Billy's father react when he saw the big sycamore?

• He was worried.

• He was amused.

• He was angry.

• He was impressed.

What motivated Billy to keep chopping the tree despite the physical pain?

• His promise to his dogs.

• His sister's challenge.

• His father's encouragement.

• His desire for the raccoon.