Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 5 Quiz

Questions and Answers

Where did Billy pick up his dogs?

At the depot in Tahlequah

What did Billy carry his pups in?

A gunny sack

How did the townspeople react when they saw Billy and the pups?

They stared and laughed.

What did the freckle-faced boy call Billy?

the dog boy Signup and view all the answers

What finally made Billy punch the freckle-faced boy?

The boy pulled the ear of his little girl pup. Signup and view all the answers

Who broke up the fight?

The town marshal Signup and view all the answers

What did the marshal give Billy?

Some strawberry pop Signup and view all the answers

Where did Billy camp on the way home?

In a cave in the Sparrow Hawk Mountains Signup and view all the answers

What did Billy notice about the boy pup?

He was bold and aggressive Signup and view all the answers

What did Billy notice about the girl pup?

She was small but sure of herself and smart. Signup and view all the answers

While he was camping in the cave, what awoke Billy in the middle of the night?

The scream of a mountain lion Signup and view all the answers

What did the boy pup do when he heard the mountain lion?

He went to the mouth of the cave and bawled at the mountain lion. Signup and view all the answers

What did Billy do to scare off the mountain lion?

He kept throwing more wood on the fire, and started whooping and throwing rocks down the mountainside. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Billy and His Dogs

Billy picked up his dogs at the depot in Tahlequah.
He carried his pups in a gunny sack, showcasing his resourcefulness.

Townspeople's Reaction

The townspeople reacted with stares and laughter upon seeing Billy and his pups.
A freckle-faced boy derogatorily referred to Billy as "the dog boy."

Conflict with the Freckle-faced Boy

Billy's anger culminated in him punching the freckle-faced boy after the boy pulled the ear of his little girl pup.
The altercation was interrupted by the town marshal, who stepped in to restore order.

Marshal's Kindness

After breaking up the fight, the marshal offered Billy some strawberry pop, a gesture of goodwill.

Camping Experience

On his journey home, Billy camped in a cave within the Sparrow Hawk Mountains, finding shelter in the wilderness.

Behavioral Observations

Billy noticed that the boy pup was bold and aggressive, displaying traits of confidence.
The girl pup was small yet self-assured and intelligent, indicating her adaptability and cleverness.

Nighttime Scare

Billy was awakened in the middle of the night by the terrifying scream of a mountain lion, signaling danger nearby.
The boy pup bravely approached the mouth of the cave and responded with a loud bawl toward the mountain lion, demonstrating loyalty and courage.

Scaring Away the Threat

To fend off the mountain lion, Billy strategically increased the fire's intensity by throwing more wood and made noise by whooping and tossing rocks down the mountainside.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 5 from 'Where the Red Fern Grows' with these flashcards. This quiz covers key details and characters that Billy interacts with in the chapter. Perfect for reinforcing comprehension and recall.