Exploring Chapter 16 of Where the Red Fern Grows

What significant event occurs involving Old Dan in Chapter 16?

• Old Dan finds a hidden treasure.

• Old Dan saves a child from drowning.

• Old Dan is killed by a mountain lion.

• Old Dan wins a hunting competition.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Billy react to the events that unfold in this chapter?

• Billy feels indifferent and uninterested.

• Billy is angry and frustrated.

• Billy is excited and hopeful.

• Billy feels confused but determined.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What role does the red fern play in the themes of this chapter?

• The red fern represents a source of conflict between characters.

• The red fern is a type of plant with no symbolic meaning.

• The red fern symbolizes hope and the enduring bond between characters.

• The red fern signifies the end of relationships among characters.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Describe the relationship between Billy and his dogs as depicted in Chapter 16.

• Billy is indifferent towards his dogs, showing no emotional connection.

• Billy often neglects his dogs, leading to a strained relationship.

• Billy has a strong, affectionate relationship with his dogs, characterized by trust and loyalty.

• Billy views his dogs merely as tools for hunting, lacking any affection.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What challenges does Billy face in this chapter regarding his hunting?

• Billy enjoys a sunny day in the woods.

• Billy finds a new hunting partner.

• Billy struggles with tracking raccoons, harsh weather, and self-doubt.

• Billy successfully tracks a deer.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the setting influence the events of Chapter 16?

• The setting has no impact on the characters' actions.

• The setting only affects the plot's timeline.

• The setting is irrelevant to the story's themes.

• The setting influences the events by shaping the characters' emotions and decisions.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What emotions does Billy experience throughout this chapter?

• boredom, frustration, and indifference

• fear, surprise, and disappointment

• Billy experiences excitement, anxiety, and joy.

• sadness, confusion, and anger

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Identify a key lesson that Billy learns in Chapter 16.

• Billy discovers that success comes without effort.

• Billy learns to give up when faced with challenges.

• Billy realizes that teamwork is unnecessary for achievement.

• Billy learns the importance of perseverance.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does the author use imagery to enhance the narrative in this chapter?

• The author uses imagery to confuse the reader and create ambiguity.

• The author uses imagery to create vivid sensory experiences that enhance emotional engagement.

• Imagery is used to summarize the plot without emotional depth.

• The author avoids imagery to maintain a straightforward narrative.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the significance of the title 'Where the Red Fern Grows' in relation to Chapter 16?

• The red fern represents the wealth Billy gains from hunting.

• The title signifies the enduring bond and memory of Billy's dogs, symbolized by the sacred red fern.

• The title refers to the location of Billy's home in the Ozarks.

• The title symbolizes the competition between Billy and other hunters.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9