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Where the Red Fern Grows

Wilson Rawls

Type

Novel

Published

1961

Questions

3 with answers

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Common Core ElaMiddle School Ela

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What does Billy spend two years saving up for at the start of Where the Red Fern Grows?

AA rifle and hunting gear
BTwo Redbone Coonhound puppies✓
CA canoe to travel the river
DA new pair of boots for school

Rationale

Billy takes on various odd jobs and saves his money for two years to buy two Redbone Coonhound pups, which he names Old Dan and Little Ann. Their relationship is the emotional heart of the story.

What names does Billy give to his two hound dogs in Where the Red Fern Grows?

ARover and Spot
BOld Dan and Little Ann✓
CBuck and Beau
DSam and Scout

Rationale

After saving his own money for two years, Billy purchases his two redbone coonhounds, naming them Old Dan and Little Ann. These dogs become his devoted friends, and together they achieve great success as hunters in the Ozark Mountains.

What names does Billy give to his two hunting dogs in Where the Red Fern Grows?

ASpot and Rover
BOld Dan and Little Ann✓
CBuck and Buster
DRed and Fern

Rationale

Billy spends two years saving money to buy his two Redbone Coonhound puppies, which he names Old Dan and Little Ann. Throughout the novel, these two dogs become his cherished companions and adept hunting partners.

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