Exploring Chapter 11 of Where the Red Fern Grows

Trapped indoors by a blizzard, the narrator plans a hunting trip with his dogs, Old Dan and Little Anne. During the hunt, they chase a raccoon to a frozen river. Little Anne falls into the icy water, and the narrator desperately tries to save her. A miraculous event involving a lantern helps him rescue her. Grateful for the miracle, he reflects on the power of sincere prayer.

What weather event traps the narrator indoors?

• A tornado

• A northern blizzard

• A heavy rainstorm

• A heatwave

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the narrator's father warn him about before he goes hunting?

• Slick and dark conditions

• Running out of supplies

• Wild animals

• Getting lost

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why does Old Dan wait before starting the hunt?

• He is tired

• He is scared

• He is hungry

• He is waiting for Little Anne

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does the narrator realize when he can't hear his dogs?

• They are resting

• Something is wrong

• They have caught the raccoon

• They are lost

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What happens to Little Anne during the hunt?

• She injures her paw

• She catches the raccoon

• She gets lost

• She falls into the icy river

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the narrator finally manage to save Little Anne?

• By using a rope

• By swimming to her

• By using a cane pole and lantern

• By calling for help

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the narrator do to warm Little Anne after rescuing her?

• Builds a fire

• Wraps her in a blanket

• Takes her home immediately

• Gives her warm food

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why does the narrator decide not to tell his parents about the incident?

• He doesn't want to worry them

• He forgets about it

• He is afraid of getting in trouble

• He thinks they won't believe him

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What lesson does the narrator learn about prayers?

• They must be sincere and from the heart

• They are always answered

• They are only answered in emergencies

• They are not effective

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the narrator promise to do for the lantern?

• Give it to his father

• Use it only for hunting

• Never use it again

• Keep it clean and rust-free

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6