Where the Red Fern Grows - Chapter 15 Quiz

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Questions and Answers

In which direction were they traveling?

northeast

Where did they say they would stop and when did they get there?

Bluebird Creek and they got there late that evening of the 22nd

What was Billy going to feed his dogs and what did Grandpa feed them?

Billy was going to feed them corn-meal mush but Grandpa gave them corn-beef hash

What surprised Grandpa about the dogs?

They did everything as one (eat, hunt) Signup and view all the answers

What did they eat for supper and what new thing did Billy try?

They had corn bread, fried potatoes, and a side of meat; Billy had coffee for the first time Signup and view all the answers

What superstition did Billy believe in?

That if you hear two owl screeches it is bad luck Signup and view all the answers

What was Grandpa's response to the superstition?

It was all nonsense Signup and view all the answers

Why did Grandpa ask if they were at Black Fox Hollow?

Black Fox had a white flag to leave the road and go to the river bottoms where the camp was Signup and view all the answers

What surprised Billy, Grandpa, and Papa?

They were surprised at how many showed up to the coon hunt Signup and view all the answers

Where did they set up their tent?

Under a large black gum tree Signup and view all the answers

What made him think he couldn't win and then what made him change his mind?

When he saw how big the other dogs were he saw his chances dimming, but when he saw Little Ann determined to win all that went away Signup and view all the answers

From where had some of the dogs come?

The Smokey Mountains of Tennessee, the bayou country of Louisiana, the Red River bottoms of Texas, and the flinty hills of the Ozarks Signup and view all the answers

What was the contest they had and who was entered?

They had a beauty contest and Billy entered Little Ann Signup and view all the answers

What was used to clean Little Ann?

Grandpa's bone-handled hairbrush, ivory comb, and butter to make her shine Signup and view all the answers

How far did Little Ann make it and how was that round decided and who won?

Little Ann made it to the final two and it was decided by a walk-off and Little Ann won Signup and view all the answers

What did Billy get for winning?

A silver cup Signup and view all the answers

What were the rules for the coon hunt?

5 sets of hounds went each night and the top 2 men advanced to the championship runoff, hunters could take an ax, lantern, and a gun, and the coon must be caught, skinned, and the hide turned into the judge Signup and view all the answers

How was the order of who hunted when decided?

There were 25 dogs entered and 25 cards. The card chosen would decide which night each hunted Signup and view all the answers

Which night had Billy chosen?

Fourth night Signup and view all the answers

Who was in first place for the hunt?

2 blue tick hounds from Tennessee; 3 coons Signup and view all the answers

Where did Billy want to hunt if possible?

Far downriver to get out of the range where the other dogs had hunted Signup and view all the answers

Which dogs tied the dogs in first?

2 black and tan hound from the bayou in Louisiana Signup and view all the answers

What did Billy give his dogs as a treat?

Each got a hotdog Signup and view all the answers

What had Grandpa been doing the last couple of days?

Bragging about how good Billy's hounds were Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Traveling and Arrival

The journey was towards the northeast.
Arrival at Bluebird Creek occurred late on the evening of the 22nd.

Feeding the Dogs

Billy planned to feed his dogs corn-meal mush, but Grandpa provided corn-beef hash.
Grandpa noted that the dogs acted in unison, whether eating or hunting.

Supper and Superstitions

Dinner consisted of corn bread, fried potatoes, and meat; Billy experienced drinking coffee for the first time.
Billy believed a superstition that two owl screeches signify bad luck, while Grandpa dismissed it as nonsense.

Camping and Hunting Participants

Grandpa inquired if they had reached Black Fox Hollow, known for its white flag directing towards the river bottoms.
The attendance for the coon hunt was unexpectedly high, surprising Billy, Grandpa, and Papa.

Tent Setup and Contest Details

Their tent was pitched under a large black gum tree.
Billy felt disheartened by the size of other competing dogs until he saw Little Ann’s determination, which renewed his confidence.

Origins of Competing Dogs

Competing dogs came from diverse regions: Smokey Mountains (Tennessee), bayou (Louisiana), Red River bottoms (Texas), and Ozarks.

Beauty Contest for Dogs

A beauty contest was held, with Billy entering Little Ann.
Little Ann was groomed with Grandpa's bone-handled hairbrush, an ivory comb, and butter for shine.
Little Ann made it to the final two, winning after a walk-off.

Prizes and Hunting Rules

Billy won a silver cup for Little Ann’s victory.
Coon hunt rules included five hound sets participating each night, with the top two advancing, and hunters allowed to bring an ax, lantern, and gun.

Hunting Order and Strategy

The order of hunters was determined by a drawing of cards, with 25 dogs entered.
Billy chose to hunt on the fourth night.
The current leaders were two blue tick hounds from Tennessee that had captured three coons.

Preferred Hunting Locations

Billy aimed to hunt far downriver to steer clear of areas previously covered by competing dogs.
The dogs that tied for first place were two black and tan hounds from the Louisiana bayou.

Treats and Grandpa's Excitement

As a treat, each of Billy's dogs received a hotdog.
Grandpa had spent the past few days boasting about the quality of Billy's hounds.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 15 of 'Where the Red Fern Grows' with these flashcards. From travel directions to feeding the dogs, this quiz covers key details to help you remember important plot points.