Where The Red Fern Grows Quiz-chapters 10-12
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What did Mama do with Billy's first coon skin?
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She hung it on their living room wall as decoration
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She gave it to Billy's sisters
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She made a coon skin cap
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She buried it in her garden
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This quiz covers chapters 10-12 of 'Where the Red Fern Grows', assessing comprehension and literary device recognition. It evaluates understanding of plot developments and character actions, enhancing literary analysis skills.
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At first, what did Bily do with the many hides he gathered hunting with his dogs?
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Plastered them on the side of their smokehouse
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Gave them away
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Threw them away
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Made beds for his dogs
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A. Plastered them on the side of their smokehouseExplanation
Bily plastered the many hides he gathered hunting with his dogs on the side of their smokehouse.Rate this question:
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"Feeling just about as smart as Sherlock Holmes..." is an example of what literary device?
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Metaphor
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Simile
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Personification
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Hyperbole
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A. SimileExplanation
The phrase "Feeling just about as smart as Sherlock Holmes" is comparing the feeling of being smart to the intelligence of Sherlock Holmes. This comparison is made using the word "as", which indicates similarity and implies a comparison between two different things. Therefore, this is an example of a simile, a literary device that uses "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things.Rate this question:
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Which predicament did NOT happen in the story?
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Old Dan got stuck in a muskrat hole.
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Old Dan got stuck high in a tree.
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Little Ann almost drown in the freezing waters of the river.
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Little Ann caught a skunk and got sprayed...P-U!
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A. Little Ann caught a skunk and got sprayed...P-U!Explanation
The correct answer is that Little Ann caught a skunk and got sprayed. This means that in the story, Little Ann did not catch a skunk and get sprayed.Rate this question:
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What or who gave Billy the answer to rescuing Little Ann?
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Billy's lantern
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Grandpa
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Papa
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Old Dan
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A. Billy's lanternExplanation
Billy's lantern gave him the answer to rescuing Little Ann because it provided him with the light he needed to search for her in the darkness. The lantern illuminated the way and allowed Billy to navigate through the woods and find Little Ann, ultimately leading to her rescue.Rate this question:
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"My dogs were the best in the country..." is an example of what literary device?
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Hyperbole
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Personification
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Metaphor
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Onomatopoeia
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A. HyperboleExplanation
The phrase "My dogs were the best in the country..." is an example of hyperbole. Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect. In this case, the speaker is exaggerating the greatness of their dogs by claiming they are the best in the entire country. This statement is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to emphasize the speaker's pride and admiration for their dogs.Rate this question:
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What bet did Rubin want to make with Billy?
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That Billy's dogs couldn't catch 6 coons in one night
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That Billy's dogs couldn't win a running race with Rubin's dog
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That Billy's dogs couldn't tree "the ghost coon."
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That Billy couldn't beat up Rainie
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A. That Billy's dogs couldn't tree "the ghost coon."Explanation
Rubin wanted to make a bet with Billy that his dogs couldn't tree "the ghost coon." This means that Rubin believed that Billy's dogs would not be able to successfully track and corner the elusive "ghost coon" up a tree.Rate this question:
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What did Rubin buy in Grandpa's store?
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New britches
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Candy
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A dog collar
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Chewing tobacco
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A. Chewing tobaccoExplanation
Rubin bought chewing tobacco in Grandpa's store.Rate this question:
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"His friendly old face was as red as a turkey gobbler's wattle," is an example of what literary device?
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Onomatopoeia
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Metaphor
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Personification
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Simile
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A. SimileExplanation
The given sentence compares the redness of the person's face to the redness of a turkey gobbler's wattle using the word "as". This comparison using "as" indicates that it is a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as". In this case, the comparison helps to create a vivid image of the person's red face, emphasizing its intensity and possibly implying that the person is angry or embarrassed.Rate this question:
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How much was Rubin's bet with Billy?
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Two dollars
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One dollar
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Three dollars
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Five dollars
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A. Two dollarsExplanation
Rubin's bet with Billy was two dollars. This can be inferred from the given options where "two dollars" is the only amount mentioned.Rate this question:
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"He's an old timer. Believe me, he just runs hounds long enough to get them all warmed up..." This is a description of what in chapter 12?
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Grandpa
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Rubin
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Rainie
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The ghost coon
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A. The ghost coonExplanation
In chapter 12, the description "He's an old timer. Believe me, he just runs hounds long enough to get them all warmed up..." refers to the ghost coon. This suggests that the ghost coon is a skilled and experienced target for the hounds, as it takes them some time to catch up to it. The phrase "he just runs hounds long enough to get them all warmed up" implies that the ghost coon is able to elude the hounds for a considerable amount of time before they are able to catch it.Rate this question:
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"Sweetheart, you must do something for me tonight. Win that bet for Grandpa and me." This quote is an example of what literary device?
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Personification
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Hyperbole
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Metaphor
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Simile
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A. PersonificationExplanation
This quote is an example of personification because it gives human qualities or characteristics to an inanimate object or abstract concept. The speaker is addressing someone as "Sweetheart" and asking them to "do something" for them, which implies that the personification is being used to make a request or convey emotion.Rate this question:
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"Little Ann is dynamite!" Choose the BEST literary device for this statement.
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Personification
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Metaphor
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Simile
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Hyperbole
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A. MetaphorExplanation
The statement "Little Ann is dynamite!" is an example of a metaphor. This is because it compares Little Ann to dynamite, suggesting that she is powerful and explosive. Metaphors make a direct comparison between two unrelated things in order to create a vivid image or convey a deeper meaning. In this case, the metaphor emphasizes the strong and dynamic nature of Little Ann.Rate this question:
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The ghost coon gets his name because...
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He's all white like a ghost
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He makes a groaning sound like a ghost
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Dogs run away from him because he's scary like a ghost
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He runs up a particular tree and seems to disappear like a ghost
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A. He runs up a particular tree and seems to disappear like a ghostExplanation
The ghost coon gets his name because he runs up a particular tree and seems to disappear like a ghost. This suggests that when the ghost coon climbs up the tree, it becomes difficult to spot him, giving the illusion that he has vanished like a ghost.Rate this question:
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Who does Billy always turn to when he needs help?
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God and Grandpa
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Grandpa and Papa
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Papa and Mama
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His sisters
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A. God and GrandpaExplanation
Billy always turns to God and Grandpa when he needs help. This suggests that Billy has a strong belief in God and a close relationship with his Grandpa. Both of them are important figures in his life and he trusts them to provide guidance and support whenever he is in need.Rate this question:
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