Where The Red Fern Grows

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Where The Red Fern Grows Quizzes & Trivia

A short quiz about the book "Where the Red Fern Grows".


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Billy's mother comes from what Native American tribe?

    • A.

      Creek

    • B.

      Chickasaw

    • C.

      Choctaw

    • D.

      Cherokee

    Correct Answer
    D. Cherokee
    Explanation
    Billy's mother comes from the Cherokee tribe.

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  • 2. 

    What is the inspiration for the dogs' names?

    • A.

      A tree carving

    • B.

      An old cartoon

    • C.

      His grandfather

    • D.

      The Bible

    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.

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  • 3. 

    What kind of can did Billy save his money in?

    • A.

      An R.C. Cola can

    • B.

      A Standard Oil can

    • C.

      An Arm & Hammer Baking Soda can

    • D.

      A K.C. Baking Powder can

    Correct Answer
    D. A K.C. Baking Powder can
    Explanation
    Billy saved his money in a K.C. Baking Powder can.

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  • 4. 

    Where does Billy go to pick up his hounds?

    • A.

      Texas

    • B.

      A coon-hunting contest

    • C.

      Tahlequah

    • D.

      Catoosa

    Correct Answer
    C. Tahlequah
    Explanation
    Billy goes to Tahlequah to pick up his hounds.

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  • 5. 

    At the beginning of the novel, what is Billy doing?

    • A.

      Walking home from the office.

    • B.

      Milking the cows.

    • C.

      Raking the lawn.

    • D.

      Churning butter.

    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.

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  • 6. 

    Where does Billy sell his coonskins?

    • A.

      At coon-hunting contests.

    • B.

      On the main road.

    • C.

      In Tahlequah.

    • D.

      At his grandfather's store.

    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.

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  • 7. 

    How many sisters does Billy have?

    • A.

      6

    • B.

      1

    • C.

      2

    • D.

      3

    Correct Answer
    D. 3
  • 8. 

    To win the bet with the Pritchard boys, what do Billy's hounds have to catch?

    • A.

      The "feral coon"

    • B.

      the "ghost coon"

    • C.

      The "magnificent coon"

    • D.

      the "supine coon"

    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.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the hounds is smarter?

    • A.

      Old Dan

    • B.

      Little Ann

    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.

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  • 10. 

    Into what does Little Ann fall?

    • A.

      A muskrat den

    • B.

      A swamp

    • C.

      A hollow log

    • D.

      A freezing stream

    Correct Answer
    D. A freezing stream
    Explanation
    Little Ann falls into a freezing stream.

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  • 11. 

    How does Old Dan die?

    • A.

      He grows old.

    • B.

      He eats the poisonous red fern

    • C.

      He is wounded in a fight with a mountain lion.

    • D.

      He runs headlong into a thorn bush.

    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.

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