WorksheetsWhere the Red Fern Grows Chapters 1-10 Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the main idea of Chapter 1?
Billy is afraid of dogs
Billy remembers a special time from his childhood
Billy moves to a new town
Billy trains dogs for hunting
Why does Billy cry when he sees the dogs fighting?
He is scared of animals
It reminds him of his past
He feels sorry for the dogs
He wants to help them
What detail shows how badly Billy wants dogs?
He begs his parents every day
He reads about dogs in books
He works for two years to save money
He borrows money from his grandfather
What can you infer about Billy based on his hard work?
He is lazy
He gives up easily
He is determined
He is impatient
When Billy keeps his money hidden, what does that show?
He does not trust anyone
He is embarrassed
He is careful and responsible
He wants to surprise his parents
Why does Billy decide not to tell his parents about the dogs at first?
He is afraid they will sell them
He wants to prove he can handle responsibility
He forgot to tell them
He thinks they will be angry
Which is the best summary of how Billy earns money?
Billy sells his dogs
Billy works many small jobs over time
Billy receives money from his parents
Billy finds money on the road
What is the best summary of Billy’s trip to Tahlequah?
Billy gets lost
Billy buys supplies
Billy travels alone to get his dogs
Billy visits family
Which sentence best summarizes Chapters 1–10?
Billy dislikes the Ozarks
Billy saves money and finally gets his dogs
Billy trains for a hunting contest
Billy moves away from home
How are Old Dan and Little Ann different?
Old Dan is smarter
Little Ann is faster
Old Dan is strong, Little Ann is clever
They act the same
How are Billy and his grandfather alike?
They dislike dogs
They are patient and kind
They avoid hard work
They do not trust each other
Which statement best compares Billy at the beginning and end of Chapter 10?
He becomes less confident
He becomes more responsible
He becomes angrier
He becomes afraid
What does determined most nearly mean?
Confused
Ready to quit
Strong-willed
Careless
When Billy says his heart was bursting, what does he mean?
He is sick
He is angry
He is very excited
He is scared
What does coonskin refer to?
A blanket
A type of dog
Raccoon fur
A tool
Billy hid his money near the river bank. What is a bank?
A place for money
The side of a river
A store
A hill
Billy worked hard to train his dogs. What does train mean?
A vehicle
To teach
A road
A race
The dogs followed the raccoon’s track. What is a track?
A path
A sport field
A sound
A school subject
The story is told from which point of view?
First person
Second person
Third person
Omniscient
What type of text is this book?
Informational
Biography
Fiction
Poem
Why does the author include Billy’s thoughts?
To confuse the reader
To explain the setting
To show Billy’s feelings
To describe animals
Why are chapters important?
They decorate the pages
They divide the story into parts
They explain vocabulary
They show pictures
How does the title help the reader?
It explains every event
It hints at an important symbol
It tells the ending
It lists characters
How does the author show time passing?
Dialogue only
Paragraphs
Descriptions of seasons and years
Illustrations
Which sentence is written correctly?
billy saved his money.
Billy saved his money.
Billy saved his money
billy Saved his Money.
Which sentence needs a question mark?
Billy trained his dogs
Where are you going Billy
Billy worked hard
The dogs barked
Which sentence uses correct punctuation?
Billy said I did it
Billy said, “I did it.”
Billy said “I did it
Billy said I did it.
What does purchase mean?
To borrow
To buy
To sell
To lose
What does responsible describe?
Someone who avoids work
Someone who takes care of duties
Someone who plays a lot
Someone who is quiet
What does journey mean?
A meal
A fight
A trip
A job
What does re- mean in return?
Not
Before
Again
After
What does -ful mean in helpful?
Without
Full of
Less
Before
Which word has a suffix?
Dog
Careful
Hide
Run
What does the root "port" mean?
Carry
Break
Stop
Build
What does the root "tele" mean?
Near
Far
Small
Under
What does the root "spect" mean?
Write
Look
Hear
Run
Why does Billy admire his grandfather?
He is wealthy
He gives good advice
He is strict
He is quiet
What problem does Billy face early in the story?
He cannot hunt
He has no dogs
He is sick
He moves away
What theme is shown in Chapters 1–10?
Luck solves problems
Hard work pays off
Fear is dangerous
Nature is scary
How do Old Dan and Little Ann change Billy’s life?
They cause trouble
They teach him responsibility
They make him angry
They slow him down
