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  • 1. 

    The hunters moved down the river:

    • A.

      A. to get away from the already hunted territory

    • B.

      B. because a skunk's scent was upriver

    • C.

      C. because a mountain lion could be heard upriver

    Correct Answer
    A. A. to get away from the already hunted territory
    Explanation
    The correct answer is a. to get away from the already hunted territory. This suggests that the hunters moved down the river in order to find new hunting grounds that have not been depleted by their previous hunting activities. By moving away from the already hunted territory, they increase their chances of finding fresh game and sustaining their hunting efforts.

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  • 2. 

    What type of gun did Papa have?

    • A.

      A. pellet gun

    • B.

      B. 410 gauge pistol

    • C.

      C. 22 shotgun

    Correct Answer
    B. B. 410 gauge pistol
    Explanation
    The correct answer is b. 410 gauge pistol. This means that Papa had a pistol that fired 410 gauge ammunition. The 410 gauge is a smaller caliber compared to other shotgun gauges, making it suitable for pistols.

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  • 3. 

    What happened to Grandpa as he crossed the stream?

    • A.

      A. Grandpa slipped and fell in the water

    • B.

      B. Grandpa ran into a bear.

    • C.

      C. Grandpa caught a minnow in his boat.

    Correct Answer
    A. A. Grandpa slipped and fell in the water
    Explanation
    Grandpa slipped and fell in the water while crossing the stream.

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  • 4. 

    How many raccoons did Billy get the first night he hunted in the competition?

    • A.

      A. 2

    • B.

      B. 4

    • C.

      C. 3

    Correct Answer
    C. C. 3
    Explanation
    Billy got 3 raccoons on the first night he hunted in the competition.

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  • 5. 

    Who kept getting into trouble during the coon hunt?

    • A.

      A. Billy

    • B.

      B. the judge

    • C.

      C. Grandpa

    Correct Answer
    C. C. Grandpa
    Explanation
    Grandpa is the correct answer because the question is asking who kept getting into trouble during the coon hunt. Since the options are Billy, the judge, and Grandpa, we can infer that Grandpa is the one who kept getting into trouble.

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  • 6. 

    How did Grandpa get hurt?

    • A.

      A. sprang his ankle

    • B.

      B. twisted his wrist

    • C.

      C. hit his head

    Correct Answer
    A. A. sprang his ankle
    Explanation
    Grandpa got hurt by spraining his ankle.

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  • 7. 

    How did the dogs keep from freezing?

    • A.

      A. The dogs found a cave.

    • B.

      B. The dogs crawled under the snow.

    • C.

      C. The dogs kept running.

    Correct Answer
    C. C. The dogs kept running.
    Explanation
    The dogs kept running to keep from freezing because physical activity generates heat and helps to maintain body temperature. By continuously moving, the dogs were able to generate enough heat to prevent themselves from freezing in the cold weather.

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  • 8. 

    What did Billy do with the prize money?

    • A.

      A. Billy gave the money to Grandpa.

    • B.

      B. Billy gave the money to his parents.

    • C.

      C. Billy bought more dogs with the money.

    Correct Answer
    B. B. Billy gave the money to his parents.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is b. Billy gave the money to his parents. This can be inferred from the information given in the question. It is mentioned that Billy won a prize money, but it does not specify what he did with it. However, the most common and logical action for a child would be to give the money to his parents, as they are usually responsible for managing their finances.

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  • 9. 

    Why did Billy decide to take the cup home instead of getting it engraved right away?

    • A.

      A. Billy wanted to show the cup to his Mama.

    • B.

      B. Billy couldn't part with the cup so soon after winning it.

    • C.

      C. Billy promised the cup to his sister.

    Correct Answer
    C. C. Billy promised the cup to his sister.
    Explanation
    Billy decided to take the cup home instead of getting it engraved right away because he had promised the cup to his sister.

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  • 10. 

    How did Little Ann and Old Dan save Billy's life?

    • A.

      A. Little Ann and Old Dan got between him and the mountain lion.

    • B.

      B. Little Ann and Old Dan pulled him out of the freezing river.

    • C.

      C. Little Ann and Old Dan fought the wolf.

    Correct Answer
    A. A. Little Ann and Old Dan got between him and the mountain lion.
    Explanation
    Little Ann and Old Dan saved Billy's life by getting between him and the mountain lion. This implies that the mountain lion was a threat to Billy's life, and Little Ann and Old Dan acted as a barrier or shield between Billy and the mountain lion, protecting him from harm.

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  • 11. 

    How did Billy kill the mountain lion?

    • A.

      A. He pushed the mountain lion into the river.

    • B.

      B. He threw the lantern at the mountain lion.

    • C.

      C. He hit the mountain lion with his ax.

    Correct Answer
    C. C. He hit the mountain lion with his ax.
    Explanation
    Billy killed the mountain lion by hitting it with his ax. This implies that he used physical force to attack and ultimately defeat the mountain lion.

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  • 12. 

    How had the dogs helped Billy's family?

    • A.

      A. With the money Billy had earned and the prize money, Billy's family could move to town so the children could get an education.

    • B.

      B. Little Ann and Old Dan found the red fern which Billy's family could sell and earn a lot of money.

    • C.

      C. Little Ann and Old Dan brought the family good luck by helping them find the oil on their property.

    Correct Answer
    A. A. With the money Billy had earned and the prize money, Billy's family could move to town so the children could get an education.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is a. With the money Billy had earned and the prize money, Billy's family could move to town so the children could get an education. The dogs, Little Ann and Old Dan, helped Billy earn money by hunting and winning competitions. This money allowed Billy's family to improve their living situation and provide better opportunities for their children by moving to town where they could access education.

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  • 13. 

    What happened to Little Ann?

    • A.

      A. Little Ann ran away to find Old Dan.

    • B.

      B. Little Ann and Billy grew old together.

    • C.

      C. Little Ann died of a broken heart.

    Correct Answer
    C. C. Little Ann died of a broken heart.
    Explanation
    Little Ann died of a broken heart. This suggests that something happened to cause her immense sadness or grief, which ultimately led to her death. It implies that she was deeply attached to someone or something, possibly Old Dan or Billy, and the loss or separation from them caused her emotional distress that she couldn't recover from.

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  • 14. 

    Billy found____________on the grave of his coon dogs.

    • A.

      A. a red fern

    • B.

      B. a patch of daisies

    • C.

      C. an oak tree sprouting

    Correct Answer
    A. A. a red fern
    Explanation
    Billy found a red fern on the grave of his coon dogs. This implies that the red fern grew specifically on the grave, which could be seen as a symbol of love, loyalty, and devotion between Billy and his coon dogs. The presence of the red fern could also be seen as a sign of something supernatural or magical happening, as red ferns are believed to only grow in very rare and special circumstances.

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  • 15. 

    Which question can a reader answer after reading Where the Red Fern Grows?

    • A.

      A. How did Billy feel about his two coon dogs, Little Ann and Old Dan?

    • B.

      B. How will Billy and his family like living in town?

    • C.

      C. Will the marshall help Billy make friends?

    Correct Answer
    A. A. How did Billy feel about his two coon dogs, Little Ann and Old Dan?
    Explanation
    After reading "Where the Red Fern Grows," a reader can answer the question "How did Billy feel about his two coon dogs, Little Ann and Old Dan?" This is because the book focuses on the bond between Billy and his dogs, highlighting their loyalty and love for each other. The story explores Billy's deep affection for his dogs and the emotional connection he develops with them throughout the narrative.

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  • 16. 

    Where the Red Fern Grows can be categorized in which type of literary genre?

    • A.

      A. a play

    • B.

      B. a biography

    • C.

      C. an historical fiction

    Correct Answer
    C. C. an historical fiction
    Explanation
    "Where the Red Fern Grows" can be categorized as historical fiction because it is a fictional story set in a specific historical time period. The novel takes place in the 1930s and explores the life of a young boy and his dogs in the Ozark Mountains. While the story itself is fictional, it is grounded in the historical context of the Great Depression era, making it a work of historical fiction.

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