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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's grandfather believe the price of coonskins will increase?
2. What does Billy observe the boys at the playground in Tahlequah doing that he wants to try for himself?
3. Upon bringing them home, where does Billy intend for the puppies to sleep?
4. What does Billy do with the money he earns from hunting?
5. Who does the unnamed man in Chapter 1 notice fighting as he walks home?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Billy's family help him while he is trying to cut down the giant sycamore?
2. What measures does Papa take in Chapter 2 to help Billy deal with his overwhelming desire for two puppies?
3. Based on information in Chapter 1, why does the unnamed old man take such an interest in the redbone hound?
4. Describe the events between the tree falling down and Billy's return home.
5. What connection does the author make between the redbone hound in the first chapter and Billy's dogs in Chapter 6?
6. Describe the redbone hound in Chapter 1.
7. Why is Billy confused by the Tahlequah townspeople's reactions to his actions and appearance?
8. Compare and contrast Billy and his father's views of the town of Tahlequah.
9. What does Billy do with the candy his grandfather gives him in Chapter 3? What does this demonstrate about his character?
10. Describe the actions Billy takes to earn enough money to purchase two hound puppies.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Where the Red Fern Grows presents and comments on the circle of life. Discuss how this idea plays out in the novel. Then examine the author's view on the topic. Be sure to support your ideas with evidence from the novel.
Essay Topic 2
In Where the Red Fern Grows the author uses several recurrent symbols. Choose two of the following symbols (red fern, raccoons, the lantern, the ax, the abandoned campsite, the river) and
1) describe how the symbol is presented in the novel
2) discuss the significance and impact of the symbol on the plot and character development.
Be sure to cite specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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