1.
According to the book, why must Billy hunt at night?
Correct Answer
A. Coons only come out at night.
Explanation
According to the book, Billy must hunt at night because coons only come out at night. This suggests that coons are nocturnal animals and are more active during the nighttime, making it the best time for hunting them.
2.
In what type of tree did Billy tree his first coon?
Correct Answer
B. 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.
3.
What happened to Little Ann?
Correct Answer
D. Fell into the icy river
Explanation
Little Ann fell into the icy river.
4.
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?
Correct Answer
A. Litte Ann
Explanation
Billy believes that the coons can't fool Litte Ann with their tricks.
5.
Why did Grandpa decide to accept the Pritchard boys' bet about the ghost coon?
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.
6.
Rubin dies by:
Correct Answer
C. 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.
7.
Why was the racoon called the ghost coon?
Correct Answer
C. 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.
8.
How was the ghost coon able to hide from the hunters?
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.
9.
Billy, Grandpa, and Papa were going:
Correct Answer
C. 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.
10.
What happened that caused Billy to think he would have bad luck?
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.
11.
Why did Billy win a small silver cup?
Correct Answer
C. 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.
12.
Which sentence from the story supports the conclusion that Grandpa felt Billy was growing up?
Correct Answer
C. 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.
13.
Which statement is true about the theme of Where the Red Fern Grows?
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.
14.
What did Billy do to save little Ann from drowning in the river?
Correct Answer
B. 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.