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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. Why does Billy think the sycamore tree falling is an example of divine intervention?
2. How does Billy's overwhelming desire for hound puppies affect him physically?
3. How much money does Billy need to earn to purchase two hound puppies?
4. What does Billy's grandfather suggest in Chapter 9 the boy do to keep the coon in the tree while he goes home to rest?
5. How old is Billy when he finally has enough money to buy the puppies?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Billy do with the money he earns from hunting? Why does he do this?
2. How does Billy's family help him while he is trying to cut down the giant sycamore?
3. Describe the process Billy's grandfather teaches him for trapping raccoons.
4. How do the puppies react to the first raccoon that they encounter?
5. Compare and contrast Billy and his father's views of the town of Tahlequah.
6. Describe the redbone hound in Chapter 1.
7. Describe the actions Billy takes to earn enough money to purchase two hound puppies.
8. Describe "The Big Tree".
9. How do Billy's parents react to him asking how far it is to Kentucky? What information are they lacking?
10. Describe the contents of the ad Billy finds in the old sportsman's magazine.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Old Dan and Little Ann share many common traits, but they are also very different. Compare and contrast the two dogs focusing both on their physical and personality traits. Be sure to cite examples from the text to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
One of the themes Where the Red Fern Grows address is perseverance. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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