Where the Red Fern Grows

What is the significance of the red fern in the story?

• Symbolizes an unbreakable bond, loyalty, and everlasting love.

• Signifies good luck and fortune

• Represents sadness and loss

• Indicates betrayal and deceit

How does Old Dan's character develop throughout chapters 14-17?

• Old Dan becomes more reckless and careless.

• Old Dan becomes more introverted and shy.

• Old Dan becomes more confident and assertive.

• Old Dan becomes less loyal and obedient.

What plot twist occurs in chapter 16 of the book?

• The main character is revealed to be a time traveler.

• The main character is revealed to be a superhero.

• The main character is revealed to be a ghost.

• The main character is revealed to be an alien.

Why is the red fern considered a symbol of loyalty and love?

• The red fern represents loyalty and love due to its size.

• The red fern is considered a symbol of loyalty and love because it grew between the graves of two dogs who were deeply loyal and loving towards each other and their owner.

• The red fern symbolizes loyalty and love because it is red.

• The red fern is a symbol of loyalty and love because it is poisonous.

Discuss the relationship between Billy and his dogs in these chapters.

• The dogs in the story are portrayed as aggressive and hostile towards Billy.

• Billy and his dogs have a relationship based on indifference and neglect.

• The relationship between Billy and his dogs is characterized by fear and dominance.

• The relationship between Billy and his dogs is characterized by mutual love, loyalty, and companionship.

What hints are given in chapter 17 that foreshadow future events?

• Forged note, random mark, blurry vision of a shadowy figure

• Suspicious email, unknown emblem, nightmare about a ghostly figure

• Mysterious letter, strange symbol, vivid dream about a dark figure

• Friendly letter, happy symbol, pleasant dream about a bright figure

Explain the emotional impact of the red fern on the characters in the book.

• The red fern had no emotional impact on the characters

• The red fern made the characters feel indifferent and apathetic

• The red fern caused fear and anxiety in the characters

• The emotional impact of the red fern on the characters in the book is one of love, loyalty, comfort, healing, and a sense of protection.

How does the red fern tie into the theme of friendship and sacrifice in the novel?

• The red fern highlights the theme of competition rather than friendship

• The red fern represents betrayal instead of friendship

• The red fern symbolizes the bond between friends and the theme of sacrifice in the novel.

• The red fern has no symbolic meaning in the novel