1.
Billy's mother comes from what Native American tribe?
Correct Answer
D. Cherokee
Explanation
Billy's mother comes from the Cherokee tribe.
2.
What is the inspiration for the dogs' names?
Correct Answer
A. A tree carving
Explanation
The inspiration for the dogs' names is a tree carving. This suggests that the names of the dogs were derived from a carving on a tree, possibly depicting the names or symbols associated with the dogs. The tree carving could hold personal or sentimental significance to the person naming the dogs, making it a meaningful source of inspiration for their names.
3.
What kind of can did Billy save his money in?
Correct Answer
D. A K.C. Baking Powder can
Explanation
Billy saved his money in a K.C. Baking Powder can.
4.
Where does Billy go to pick up his hounds?
Correct Answer
C. Tahlequah
Explanation
Billy goes to Tahlequah to pick up his hounds.
5.
At the beginning of the novel, what is Billy doing?
Correct Answer
A. Walking home from the office.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Walking home from the office." This can be inferred from the phrase "at the beginning of the novel," which implies that the question is asking about the first scene or event in the story. The other options, such as milking cows, raking the lawn, and churning butter, are unrelated to the context of the question and are not mentioned in the given information.
6.
Where does Billy sell his coonskins?
Correct Answer
D. At his grandfather's store.
Explanation
Billy sells his coonskins at his grandfather's store. This is indicated by the possessive pronoun "his" referring to Billy, implying that the store belongs to him. The other options, such as coon-hunting contests, the main road, and Tahlequah, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be inferred as the location for selling the coonskins.
7.
How many sisters does Billy have?
Correct Answer
D. 3
8.
To win the bet with the Pritchard boys, what do Billy's hounds have to catch?
Correct Answer
B. the "ghost coon"
Explanation
Billy's hounds have to catch the "ghost coon" in order to win the bet with the Pritchard boys.
9.
Which of the hounds is smarter?
Correct Answer
B. Little Ann
Explanation
Little Ann is the smarter hound because throughout the novel "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls, Little Ann is portrayed as being more intelligent and intuitive compared to Old Dan. She often displays a higher level of problem-solving skills and is quick to learn and adapt to different situations. Additionally, Little Ann's ability to anticipate danger and make strategic decisions showcases her intelligence and cleverness.
10.
Into what does Little Ann fall?
Correct Answer
D. A freezing stream
Explanation
Little Ann falls into a freezing stream.
11.
How does Old Dan die?
Correct Answer
C. He is wounded in a fight with a mountain lion.
Explanation
Old Dan dies because he is wounded in a fight with a mountain lion.