Exploring Chapter 12 of Where the Red Fern Grows

In this chapter, the narrator's dogs gain fame for their hunting prowess in the Ozarks. The narrator is tasked with going to the mill, where he encounters the troublesome Pritchard boys. A bet is made to hunt the elusive ghost coon, a legendary creature that no dog has ever treed. The narrator prepares for the hunt, and with his dogs, embarks on a challenging chase. The ghost coon uses various tricks to evade capture, but the narrator's dogs persist. The chapter concludes with a final confrontation, showcasing the determination and skill of the narrator's dogs.

What was the narrator's grandfather's reaction to the fame of the dogs?

• He was indifferent.

• He was proud and often bragged about them.

• He was embarrassed.

• He was skeptical.

Why did the narrator go to the mill?

• To buy meat.

• To grind corn for his mother.

• To meet the Pritchard boys.

• To sell pelts.

What was the reputation of the Pritchard family in the community?

• They were disliked and considered troublemakers.

• They were known for their generosity.

• They were well-liked and respected.

• They were famous hunters.

What did Rainey Pritchard want to bet on?

• That he could run faster than the narrator.

• That he could beat the narrator in a fight.

• That his dog could out-hunt the narrator's dogs.

• That the narrator's dogs couldn't tree the ghost coon.

How did the narrator prepare for the hunt?

• He sharpened his knife.

• He gathered a group of friends.

• He set traps in the forest.

• He talked to his dogs and brought his axe and lantern.

What was the initial reaction of the dogs when they started the hunt?

• They refused to move.

• They immediately picked up the scent and started tracking.

• They were confused and hesitant.

• They got distracted by other animals.

What did the ghost coon do to try and evade the dogs?

• It climbed a tree and stayed there.

• It swam across the river multiple times.

• It hid in a cave.

• It ran back to the Pritchard's house.

How did Little Anne finally locate the ghost coon?

• By climbing a tree.

• By waiting for the ghost coon to come out.

• By swimming through the drift and sniffing around.

• By following Old Dan.

What was the narrator's main concern during the hunt?

• Proving his dogs' worth and winning the bet.

• Finding a way back home.

• Avoiding a fight with the Pritchard boys.

• Catching enough coons for the night.

What did the narrator decide not to tell his parents about?

• The cornmeal he ground.

• The new hunting techniques he learned.

• The fame of his dogs.

• The bet with the Pritchard boys.