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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Billy's overwhelming desire for hound puppies affect him physically?
2. Why does Old Dan leave Billy's home during the night in Chapter 9?
3. How does Billy react in Chapter 6 when he discovers his mother's concern for his absence?
4. What prevents Billy's parents from buying him the puppies he wants?
5. What did Billy bring to Tahlequah to carry the puppies home in?
Short Essay Questions
1. What memories does the redbone hound stir up for the unnamed old man in Chapter 1?
2. Describe the actions Billy takes to earn enough money to purchase two hound puppies.
3. Describe the process Billy's grandfather teaches him for trapping raccoons.
4. Based on information in Chapter 1, why does the unnamed old man take such an interest in the redbone hound?
5. How does Billy train the dogs to track raccoons?
6. Compare and contrast Billy and his father's views of the town of Tahlequah.
7. What measures does Papa take in Chapter 2 to help Billy deal with his overwhelming desire for two puppies?
8. How does Billy's grandfather help him at the beginning of Chapter 9?
9. What character traits does Billy exhibit when the children on the playground in Tahlequah harass his dogs? How does he demonstrate these traits?
10. Describe Billy's travels from Oklahoma to Tahlequah.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Friendship is an important topic in this novel. Discuss the ways friendship is presented in the book. Then discuss the message the author is trying to make about friendships. In other words, what is his view of friendships? What does he think is important in a friendship. Be sure to cite specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
Wilson Rawls uses a frame story in this novel. Describe the frame story and discuss how it relates to the main plot line. Then comment on how the novel would be different if the frame story was removed. Be sure to cite examples from the text to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
One of the themes Where the Red Fern Grows address is spirituality/religion. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
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