Quiz On Where The Red Fern Grows Chapters 11-20

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    According to the book, why must Billy hunt at night?

    • Coons only come out at night.
    • The beagles can't see well in the daylight.
    • The weather is too hot during the day.
    • His parents want him to study during the day.
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This quiz assesses comprehension of 'Where The Red Fern Grows' Chapters 11-20, focusing on key events and character analysis. It tests understanding of plot details and character strengths, essential for literary analysis skills.

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  • 2. 

    In what type of tree did Billy tree his first coon? 

    • An Australian pine tree

    • The big sycamore

    • The top of the fence rail

    • At the bottom of the river bank

    Correct Answer
    A. The big sycamore
    Explanation
    Billy treeing his first coon in the big sycamore suggests that he climbed up the tree to chase or capture the raccoon. The term "treeing" refers to the act of a dog chasing a wild animal up a tree and barking at it to alert its owner. The big sycamore tree was likely a suitable tree for the raccoon to climb and seek refuge in, making it easier for Billy to locate and capture it.

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  • 3. 

    Why was the racoon called the ghost coon?

    • A. The coon made a howling sound like a ghost.

    • B. The coon was white, the color of a ghost.

    • C. The coon seemed to disappear when he reached the huge oak tree.

    Correct Answer
    A. C. The coon seemed to disappear when he reached the huge oak tree.
    Explanation
    The raccoon was called the ghost coon because it seemed to disappear when it reached the huge oak tree. This suggests that the raccoon was skilled at hiding or blending in with its surroundings, making it difficult to see or track. This behavior may have earned it the nickname "ghost coon" due to its ability to seemingly vanish like a ghost.

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  • 4. 

    Billy, Grandpa, and Papa were going:

    • A. to buy Mama a house in town

    • B. to town to sell furs

    • C. to the Champion Coon Hunt

    Correct Answer
    A. C. to the Champion Coon Hunt
    Explanation
    Billy, Grandpa, and Papa were going to the Champion Coon Hunt. This is evident from the given options where it is stated that they were going to buy Mama a house in town, to town to sell furs, or to the Champion Coon Hunt. Since the correct answer is option c, it implies that they were going to the Champion Coon Hunt.

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  • 5. 

    What happened to Little Ann?

    • Was caught in briers

    • Was caught in a bear trap

    • Fell in a groundhog hole

    • Fell into the icy river

    Correct Answer
    A. Fell into the icy river
    Explanation
    Little Ann fell into the icy river.

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  • 6. 

    Billy loves both his dogs, but he has strong opinions about each of their strengths. Which dog does he believe the coons can't fool with their tricks?

    • Litte Ann

    • Old Dan

    • He doesn't think either are smart enough.

    • He thinks both are smart enough.

    Correct Answer
    A. Litte Ann
    Explanation
    Billy believes that the coons can't fool Litte Ann with their tricks.

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  • 7. 

    Rubin dies by:

    • Drowning in the river.

    • Falling out of a tree.

    • Falling on an ax.

    • Falling down and breaking his neck.

    Correct Answer
    A. Falling on an ax.
    Explanation
    Rubin dies by falling on an ax. This means that he had a fatal accident where he landed on an ax, resulting in his death.

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  • 8. 

    What did Billy do to save little Ann from drowning in the river?

    • He dove in the river and grabbed her.

    • He used the handle from his lantern to hook around her collar.

    • He got his father to come help.

    • He got his grandfather to come help.

    Correct Answer
    A. He used the handle from his lantern to hook around her collar.
    Explanation
    Billy used the handle from his lantern to hook around little Ann's collar to save her from drowning in the river. This suggests that Billy improvised and used the resources he had available to rescue her.

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  • 9. 

    Which sentence from the story supports the conclusion that Grandpa felt Billy was growing up?

    • A. Grandpa was getting excited. Off came his glasses and out came the old red handkerchief. He blew his breath on the lens and polished them.

    • B. After I had had my say, Grandpa stood looking down at the ground. There was a deep frown on his face, and a hurt in his eyes.

    • C. Grandpa poured the coffee. Instead of the two cups I expected to see, he set out three and filled them to the brim with the strong black liquid. "I'm not only big enough to help Papa with the farm. Now I'm big enough to drink coffee."

    Correct Answer
    A. C. Grandpa poured the coffee. Instead of the two cups I expected to see, he set out three and filled them to the brim with the strong black liquid. "I'm not only big enough to help Papa with the farm. Now I'm big enough to drink coffee."
    Explanation
    The sentence supports the conclusion that Grandpa felt Billy was growing up because Grandpa poured three cups of coffee instead of the expected two, indicating that he now saw Billy as old enough to drink coffee like the adults. Billy's statement, "I'm not only big enough to help Papa with the farm. Now I'm big enough to drink coffee," further reinforces this idea.

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  • 10. 

    Why did Billy win a small silver cup?

    • A. Dan was the best looking hound.

    • B. Ann and Dan were the smallest coonhounds.

    • C. Ann won a beauty contest.

    Correct Answer
    A. C. Ann won a beauty contest.
    Explanation
    Billy won a small silver cup because Ann won a beauty contest. This implies that the small silver cup was a prize or reward given to the winner of the beauty contest, and since Ann won it, Billy received the cup as a result.

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  • 11. 

    Which statement is true about the theme of Where the Red Fern Grows?

    • A. Dogs are man's best friend.

    • B. Slow and steady wins the race.

    • C. Do unto others as you would want them do unto you.

    Correct Answer
    A. A. Dogs are man's best friend.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is a. Dogs are man's best friend. This statement accurately reflects the theme of the novel "Where the Red Fern Grows." Throughout the story, the bond between the main character, Billy, and his two dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann, is emphasized. The dogs are loyal, loving, and provide companionship to Billy, highlighting the idea that dogs can be a person's closest and most trusted friends.

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  • 12. 

    Why did Grandpa decide to accept the Pritchard boys' bet about the ghost coon?

    • The boys make him angry by insulting both him and Billy's dogs.

    • Billy encourages Grandpa to accept the bet.

    • Grandpa is always up for a bet.

    • He thought the boys deserved to be taught a lesson.

    Correct Answer
    A. The boys make him angry by insulting both him and Billy's dogs.
    Explanation
    Grandpa decided to accept the Pritchard boys' bet about the ghost coon because they made him angry by insulting both him and Billy's dogs. The insult to his pride and the disrespect towards his dogs provoked him to prove the boys wrong and teach them a lesson.

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  • 13. 

    How was the ghost coon able to hide from the hunters?

    • A. He dropped down into a hollow fence post.

    • B. He climbed from the oak tree to the maple then down to the ground.

    • C. He could swim the river.

    Correct Answer
    A. A. He dropped down into a hollow fence post.
    Explanation
    The ghost coon was able to hide from the hunters by dropping down into a hollow fence post. This allowed him to conceal himself inside the post, making it difficult for the hunters to spot him.

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  • 14. 

    What happened that caused Billy to think he would have bad luck?

    • A. He heard two owls.

    • B. A black cat crossed his path.

    • C. He broke a mirror.

    Correct Answer
    A. A. He heard two owls.
    Explanation
    Billy believed he would have bad luck because he heard two owls. In many cultures, owls are associated with bad omens and superstitions. The belief that hearing owls is a sign of impending misfortune has been passed down through generations. Therefore, when Billy heard two owls, he immediately connected it to the superstition and assumed that he would experience bad luck.

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