Red Fern Comprehension

The ghost coon didn't technically disappear, but where did Billy find him?

• on the fence rail

• in a hollowed out tree

• in the gatepost

• in the leaves of a neighboring tree

Who was the only person in the county that could move a dead body?

• Papa

• Grandpa

• Dr. Lathman

• the sheriff

When Billy's parents couldn't afford hunting dogs, what did his dad get him instead?

• animal traps

• a cat

• a sack of candy

• a job

Why is the literary concept of "flashback" important to this story?

• Billy thinks back many times throughout the story.

• The majority of the story is set up as a flashback.

• There is a flashback in the first and last chapters.

• Every other chapter is written in flashback.

What does the literary term, "theme" mean?

• a main idea

• the important part of the story

• the lesson or message learned

• the idea of developing the characters throughout the story

What would qualify as a theme of Where the Red Fern Grows?

• A strong work ethic is important in life.

• Unconditional love is one of life's greatest gifts.

• Perseverance does pay off in life.

• All of the above

Why was Papa hesitant to go to the Championship Coon Hunt?

• They were expecting bad weather.

• He had too much farm work to finish.

• He was concerned because Mama was pregnant.

• He thought he needed to help with Grand-pa's store.

Why didn't Papa allow Billy to keep all of his traps set?

• He thought is was mean to keep hunting that way.

• Papa thought it should be coons against dogs, not traps.

• because the cat kept getting caught in the traps

• Papa was afraid one of the dogs would get into one of the traps.

What is the cause of Little Ann's death?

• internal bleeding

• infection

• starvation

• grief

What is the climax of the story?

• when Billy gets his pups

• when Billy goes to the Championship Coon Hunt

• when they win the gold cup

• when the dogs fight the mountain lion