Exploring Chapter 9 of Where the Red Fern Grows

Billy struggles to cut down a large sycamore tree to catch a raccoon. His grandfather arrives with advice and a plan to keep the raccoon in the tree by building a scarecrow. Despite exhaustion and blisters, Billy perseveres. Eventually, the tree falls, and his dogs catch the raccoon, marking a successful hunt.

What was Billy's initial reaction to the size of the sycamore tree?

• He was overwhelmed and thought he couldn't do it.

• He was excited about the challenge.

• He didn't care about the size of the tree.

• He was confident he could cut it down.

What advice did Grandpa give Billy about tackling the big tree?

• To ask for help from others.

• To keep chopping without rest.

• To get plenty of rest and food.

• To use a different axe.

How did Grandpa plan to keep the raccoon in the tree?

• By using a scarecrow to trick the raccoon.

• By setting a trap at the base of the tree.

• By tying it to the tree.

• By building a fence around the tree.

What did Billy and Grandpa have for supper?

• Beef stew

• Chicken and dumplings

• Pasta

• Fish and chips

What physical challenges did Billy face while chopping the tree?

• He was afraid of the dark.

• He didn't have a sharp enough axe.

• He had blisters and sore muscles.

• He was too short to reach the tree.

What did Billy do when he felt he couldn't continue chopping the tree?

• He prayed for strength.

• He gave up and went home.

• He asked his dogs to help.

• He called for more help from Grandpa.

How did the tree finally fall?

• It fell on its own after a few days.

• A strong wind blew it over.

• Billy chopped it down completely.

• Grandpa helped chop it down.

What was the reaction of Billy's dogs when the tree fell?

• They ran away in fear.

• They immediately chased the raccoon.

• They ignored the fallen tree.

• They barked at the tree.

What did Billy's mother think about the whole situation?

• She was indifferent.

• She was worried and scared.

• She was excited and happy.

• She was angry and upset.

What did Billy believe about the wind that blew the tree down?

• It was just a coincidence.

• It was a natural occurrence.

• It was caused by his dogs.

• It was an answer to his prayer.