WorksheetsWhere the Red Fern Grows Test
Total questions: 74
Worksheet time: 37mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Name:
4 lines
2.
1. Billy knows his father needs a mule.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
2. Grandpa doesn't really want to order the pups for Billy.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
3. Grandpa grooms Little Ann with his hairbrush.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
4. Billy grows up near the Allegheny Mountains.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
5. Little Ann is smarter than Old Dan.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
6. Billy's mother prays for an opportunity for an education for her children.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
7. Rubin's mother invites Billy to visit his grave.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
8. Billy is certain that Little Ann is gun shy.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
9. Billy spends the first night with his pups in a cave.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
10. Billy picks his dog's names from the fisherman's magazine.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
11. Billy is eager and wants to talk to Grandpa about Rubin's death.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
12. After Raine runs away, Billy runs away too.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
13. Billy does not want to move to town.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
14. Mama believes in God.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
15. Grandpa and the other hunters think Billy and his dogs are terrible coon hunters.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
16. Little Ann dies because she has lost the will to live.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
17. Grandpa does not share Billy's superstitious fear of the screech owl's cries.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
18. Mama considers the $300 the answer to her prayers.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
19. Billy uses the ax handle to pry Old Dan's jaws from the dead mountain lion.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
20. Billy usually talks to his mother about God.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
21. During the storm at the championship hunt, the dogs stay alive by burying themselves under the snow.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
22. Billy always tells his parents about all of his adventures.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
23. Mama does not want Papa to attend the championship hunt.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
24. Grandpa breaks his arm during the championship hunt snowstorm.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
25. Billy is a prayerful, religious boy.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
26. Little Ann gets into more predicaments, trouble, than Old Dan.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
27. Billy returns to his childhood home as an adult.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
28. Billy risks his life to save Old Dan from drowning.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
29. Most of the story is
a)
a dream
b)
a flashback
c)
a lie
31.
30. The narrator of the story is
a)
Billy as an adult
b)
Billy when he is younger
c)
Papa
32.
31. PART A: How does adult Billy react to the stray dog in Chapter 1?
a)
He comforts the stray, feeds it, and takes care of it, demonstrating that he still has a deep love for dogs.
b)
He decides to bring the dog to his grandfather’s house, thinking that his grandpa might know how to help it or give it a home.
c)
He intervenes to stop a fight between dogs and then decides to keep the hound as his own pet, showing responsibility and care for the animal.
33.
32. Using your answer from Part A, which TWO words BEST describe Billy?
a)
Compassionate
b)
Uncaring
c)
Anxious
d)
Gentle
34.
33. What "disease" does Billy have?
a)
puppy love
b)
the flu
c)
hunting disease
35.
34. Papa can't afford to buy Billy pups, so he buys him
a)
a hunting knife
b)
a gun
c)
some traps
36.
35. Which word best describes Papa?
a)
tired
b)
hardworking
c)
mean
d)
bossy
37.
36. How long does it take Billy to save $50 for his pups?
a)
2 months
b)
3 years
c)
2 years
38.
37. Which line from Chapter 5 best expresses the theme of determination in the novel?
a)
“I worked for two years, saving every penny, until I finally had enough to buy my dogs.”
b)
“I wept for Old Dan and Little Ann, unable to accept their deaths.”
c)
“The dogs swam across the river without hesitation, following me into the water.”
39.
38. PART A: Which of the following BEST summarizes a theme about Billy’s attitude in Chapter 5?
a)
Billy gives up easily when faced with the challenge of saving enough money for the hounds he wants, showing that he lacks persistence and is unwilling to work hard for something he truly desires.
b)
Billy shows remarkable patience, determination, and responsibility as he carefully works to save money for his dogs, demonstrating that dedication and perseverance can help achieve important personal goals.
c)
Billy is selfish and only thinks about his own desires, disregarding the opinions and guidance of his family, which suggests he values his wants above all else.
40.
39. PART B: Which line from Chapter 5 BEST supports your answer to part A?
a)
“I dreamed about the day I would hold my pups in my arms, and it kept me going.”
b)
“The raccoons ran through the forest without a care.”
c)
“I played all day and ignored my chores.”
41.
40. What does this quote from Chapter 3 show readers about Grandpa?
“It was too much for my grandfather…I saw the glasses come off and the old red handkerchief come out.”
a)
Grandpa is annoyed with Billy and tries to hide his frustration.
b)
Grandpa is angry with Billy and stays emotionally distant.
c)
Grandpa is deeply moved by Billy and feels great pride in him.
42.
41. The school children in Tahlequah call Billy
a)
dog boy
b)
wild child
c)
hillbilly
43.
42. Buying gifts for his family shows that Billy has
a)
an unselfish nature
b)
a lot of money
c)
no worries
44.
43. Billy refuses to quit chopping the giant sycamore tree because
a)
he doesn't want to disappoint his grandpa
b)
he made a promise to his dogs
c)
he wants the money for the coon skin
45.
44. Billy's sister doesn't understand why
a)
Little Ann cleans Old Dan's wounds
b)
her mother's tummy is getting larger
c)
Billy must chop down the great sycamore tree
46.
45. What does Billy really believe caused the giant sycamore tree to fall?
a)
his chopping
b)
a miracle
c)
his grandpa
47.
46. The first coon Billy kills with his dogs becomes
a)
a blanket for his sisters
b)
Grandpa's favorite story
c)
a cap or hat
48.
47. Billy uses a lantern pole and hook to
a)
rescue Little Ann from the freezing river
b)
get Old Dan out of the muskrat den
c)
place a bouquet on Rubin's grave
49.
48. In Chapter 11, during the dangerous coon hunt on the stormy night when Little Ann falls through the ice, what key realization does Billy have about Little Ann?
a)
Billy understands that Little Ann possesses remarkable intelligence, keen hunting instincts, and a unique ability to track scents through the air when the trail is lost on the ground.
b)
Billy sees that Little Ann is overly cautious and timid, and her main role is to avoid danger rather than actively participate in the hunt.
c)
Billy concludes that Little Ann is unpredictable and disobedient, and that her presence during the hunt poses more risk than benefit to their success.
50.
49. It's clear that Grandpa does not trust the Pritchard boys because he
a)
won't take their bet
b)
won't allow them to stay alone in his store
c)
won't allow Billy to hunt with them
51.
50. Billy Coleman has mixed emotions about Rubin Pritchard. Which statement best describes these conflicting feelings?
a)
Billy feels only anger toward Rubin for being a bully and never forgives him.
b)
Billy feels admiration for Rubin’s bravery and wants to be his friend.
c)
Billy feels both hostility and guilt toward Rubin after his accidental death, showing he is beginning to develop empathy or compassion.
52.
51. Billy doesn't kill the ghost coon because
a)
it wasn't part of the bet
b)
the coon cries like a baby
c)
all of the above
53.
52. Which statement BEST explains the significance of Billy’s confrontation with Rubin and Rainie Pritchard?
a)
It reveals that Billy’s pride and sense of rivalry can lead to serious and unintended consequences.
b)
It marks the moment when Billy decides to quit hunting altogether.
c)
It demonstrates that Rubin and Rainie were always kind and understanding toward Billy.
54.
53. Little Ann wins
a)
the championship race
b)
the talent contest
c)
the beauty contest
55.
54, Billy places a warm coonskin on
a)
the bottom of the burlap sack
b)
Grandpa's sprained ankle
c)
The K.C. Baking Powder cap
56.
55. In the storm during the championship coon hunt, Billy must
a)
chop down a post
b)
make a fire in the snowbank
c)
sneak out of the house against his mother's wishes
57.
56. Which BEST describes Billy’s attitude toward his family at the end of the story?
a)
He appreciates that their guidance and support helped him grow and learn important lessons.
b)
He resents them for setting limits and interfering with his choices.
c)
He ignores their advice and tries to act completely on his own.
58.
57. What does Billy bury along with his dogs?
a)
his trophies
b)
a red fern
c)
a part of himself
59.
58. Which phrase BEST illustrates the author using a physical gesture to reveal a character’s emotional state?
a)
“Billy’s hands trembled as he stroked Little Ann’s head, betraying the grief he tried to hide.”
b)
“The wind whispered through the trees, carrying secrets of the hills.”
c)
“Old Dan and Little Ann raced across the field with unstoppable energy.”
60.
59. In Chapter 20, what BEST captures the deeper meaning of Billy’s statement, “You were worth it, Old Dan and Little Ann?”
a)
He recognizes that the love, loyalty, courage, and close bond he shared with Old Dan and Little Ann justified all the effort, struggle, and sacrifice he endured to raise, train, and care for them throughout their lives.
b)
He wishes he had chosen dogs with different abilities, personalities, or temperaments, thinking that another set of dogs might have made his hunting experiences easier or more rewarding.
c)
He regrets dedicating so much time, energy, and personal hardship to training, feeding, and hunting with the dogs, feeling that the sacrifices may not have been worth the outcome.
61.
60. Which statement BEST describes the resolution of the novel?
a)
Billy feels sadness and guilt over Rubin’s death, but chooses to move on and continues hunting.
b)
Billy accepts the deaths of Old Dan and Little Ann and finds comfort in the symbolic red fern, reflecting emotional growth and understanding of loyalty and love.
c)
Billy decides to stop hunting because he loses his loyal dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann.
62.
61. Read the passage and choose TWO words that BEST describe Billy’s feelings.
Passage:
"I knelt down between my dogs and cried until I could cry no more. The hurt was so deep inside me, I felt like I could never be the same again. I had lost something I loved more than anything in the world."
a)
Frustrated
b)
Sorrowful
c)
Proud
d)
Heartbroken
63.
62. Where does the red fern get its meaning?
a)
from an Indian legend
b)
from a hunting story
c)
from Grandpa
64.
63. Why is the red fern important in the novel?
a)
It marks the spot where Billy first discovered his dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann, showing the exact location of their beginning together.
b)
It shows that Billy’s dogs’ deaths had meaning and honors their loyalty, courage, and the deep bond they shared with Billy, helping him heal emotionally.
c)
It signals to Billy that he should train and get more hunting dogs, guiding his future decisions about dogs
65.
64. In the quote, “I never forgot my dogs, and the red fern grew between their graves, a sign of something sacred and eternal,” which statement BEST explains how the author conveys Billy’s emotional state?
a)
The author shows Billy’s grief, love, and enduring respect for his dogs by linking his memory of them to a red fern.
b)
The author emphasizes Billy’s excitement and curiosity about seeing the red fern for the first time, focusing primarily on his reaction to the plant rather than the emotional meaning behind it.
c)
The author demonstrates Billy’s fear, loneliness, and anxiety about being left alone on the hill after losing his dogs, portraying the red fern as a source of intimidation or danger.
66.
65. If the novel were written from the dogs’ point of view, which of the following would MOST likely change in the narration?
a)
The story would focus more on Billy’s thoughts, memories, and personal reflections.
b)
The narration would emphasize the dogs’ sensory experiences, instincts, and immediate reactions to the environment.
c)
The novel would include direct dialogue between Billy and other humans.
67.
66. The line “He fought like a tiger when he cornered the raccoon” uses a simile. What does this comparison reveal about the dog beyond just physical strength?
a)
It shows the dog’s fear of the raccoon and hesitation to act.
b)
It highlights the dog’s intelligence, determination, and courage in pursuing its goal.
c)
It suggests that the dog is wild and uncontrollable, unlike Billy’s training.
68.
67. Which sentence uses figurative language to describe the character ‘Old Dan’?
a)
Old Dan was a redbone hound who hunted with Billy every night.
b)
Old Dan was as strong and stubborn as an ox, his muscles rippling like coiled ropes under his rusty-red fur.
c)
Old Dan liked to chase raccoons through the woods at night when he could sneak up on them.
69.
68. "...and cried a whole bucket of tears."
a)
Personification
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Hyperbole
70.
69. "Chill from the night crept in."
a)
Personification
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Hyperbole
71.
70. "I had seen the time when an old hound like that had given his life so I might live."
a)
Personification
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Hyperbole
72.
71. "..my tongue. It was as red a pokeberry juice."
a)
Personification
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Simile
73.
72. "I felt the air whoosh out.."
a)
Personification
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Hyperbole
74.
73. Where the Red Fern Grows was
a)
a great book
b)
an OK book
c)
one of the worst books I've read
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