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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. What problem do the dogs face when the raccoon leads them to the river in Chapter 11?
2. Who lays next to Old Dan's dead body before it is buried?
3. Where does Billy bury the dogs when they die?
4. What does Billy discover when he climbs the ghost tree in Chapter 13?
5. Where does Billy's family move to in Chapter 19?
Short Essay Questions
1. Years after leaving the Ozarks, what does Billy imagine he would find if he should ever visit the dogs' graves?
2. Describe the role Old Blue plays in Chapter 13.
3. Describe Billy's thoughts as he travels from his grandfather's store to his family's home after finding out about the hunting competition.
4. How is the "ghost coon" able to evade the dogs?
5. What do Papa and Billy do upon returning home from the hunting competition? How does the family react?
6. What does Billy do to prepare for the final round of the hunting competition?
7. How does Billy's family react to the news of the hunting competition?
8. What does Mr. Benson tell Billy that concerns him? What does Billy discover is actually true?
9. Describe the struggle between Billy's dogs and the mountain lion.
10. How does Papa believe the family's prayers have been answered in Chapter 19?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the themes Where the Red Fern Grows address is man vs man. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
There are several characters who influence the person that Billy becomes. Select the two characters who you believe have the greatest impact on his development and:
1) describe each character's actions or beliefs as they relate to Billy.
2) discuss the impact of this character on Billy's life and personality.
3) discuss why you selected each particular character. What about each character made him/her more of an influence on Billy than others?
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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