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What did Billy suffer from in Chapter 2?
How much did two good coon hounds cost according to Billy's father?
$75
How far did Billy walk from his home to Tahlequah for his pups?
20 miles
What did Billy do after he bought his pups at the depot?
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Billy named the girl dog Ann and the boy dog Dan.
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Billy found the names ______ and ______ carved in a sycamore tree.
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What did Billy do to protect himself and the pups from the mountain lion?
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Study Notes
Chapter 2 Summary
- Billy experiences intense longing for two coon hounds, describing it as a "wonderful disease" of puppy love.
- His family, struggling financially during the Great Depression, cannot afford the hounds and instead buys him three hunting traps.
- The traps fail to satisfy Billy's desire, leading him to continually yearn for the dogs.
Chapter 3 Summary
- While exploring an abandoned campsite, Billy discovers a magazine advertisement listing coon hounds for sale at $50, significantly less than the $75 his father quoted.
- Inspired, Billy devises a plan to save money over two years, discussing his goal with his grandfather who agrees to help order the pups once Billy has enough funds.
- Once Billy saves the necessary amount, he must wait a week to travel 20 miles to pick up the hounds in Tahlequah.
Chapter 4 Summary
- Under cover of night, Billy sets off to Tahlequah, walking 20 miles and resting intermittently.
- Upon arrival, he buys gifts for his family, wishing to lessen any anger about his trip.
- A playground encounter leads to embarrassment when he awkwardly slides down and is laughed at by onlookers.
Chapter 5 Summary
- At the depot, Billy meets a friendly Stationmaster and collects his two pups: a larger, bolder boy and a smaller, smarter girl.
- As Billy leaves, local boys, led by "Freckle-face," taunt him; tensions escalate when Freckle-face steps on Billy's toe and pulls the girl pup's ear.
- In a moment of anger, Billy retaliates but is quickly overpowered until a Marshall intervenes, providing comfort with a soda pop.
- At Robber's Cave, a mountain lion threat tests the pups' courage, but Billy keeps a fire burning to ward it off through the night.
Chapter 6 Summary
- On his journey home, Billy revisits the abandoned fisherman's camp, where he finds names carved into a sycamore tree that match his pups' characteristics.
- He decides to name the boy "Old Dan" and the girl "Little Ann," reflecting their traits.
- Billy expresses gratitude towards God for the pups, and upon returning home, his family's anger is softened by the gifts he presents.
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Explore the key events and themes from chapters 2 to 6 of 'Where the Red Fern Grows'. This quiz provides flashcards summarizing Billy's longing for coon hounds and his life during the Great Depression. Test your understanding of the characters and their struggles in this touching story.
