Questions and Answers
What does Billy's grandfather suggest in Chapter 9 the boy do to keep the coon in the tree while he goes home to rest?
Construct and place a scarecrow at the base
Why does Old Dan not want to get into Billy's grandfather's buggy in Chapter 9?
Does not leave the coon in the tree
What does Billy's grandfather tell Billy he will need to have to finish cutting down the tree?
Determination and will power
Why does Billy's grandfather believe the price of coonskins will increase?
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What does Mama do to help alleviate the muscle pain Billy is experiencing in Chapter 9?
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What event helps Mama understand why Billy is determined to cut down 'The Big Tree'?
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Why does Old Dan leave Billy's home during the night in Chapter 9?
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What does Billy discover about the dogs when he wakes in the morning in Chapter 9?
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Why does Billy apologize to the sycamore tree?
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Why does Billy think the sycamore tree falling is an example of divine intervention?
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What does Billy do to gather strength when he believes he can no longer chop the tree down?
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Why does Billy feel badly for scolding Little Ann when they return to the sycamore tree in Chapter 9?
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Study Notes
Chapter 9 Highlights
- Billy's grandfather advises to build a scarecrow at the base of the tree to keep the raccoon there while Billy rests.
- Old Dan refuses to get into the buggy because he does not want to leave the raccoon behind in the tree.
- Billy's grandfather emphasizes the importance of determination and willpower for Billy to finish cutting down the tree.
- He believes the price of coonskins will rise due to their increasing popularity.
- To ease Billy's muscle pain, Mama provides a hot bath and a massage.
- Mama's understanding of Billy's determination is deepened when she witnesses Old Dan returning to the tree at night.
- Old Dan leaves home at night to go back to the tree where the raccoon is hiding.
- Upon waking, Billy discovers that Old Dan is missing.
- Billy apologizes to the sycamore tree for having to cut it down, feeling it was necessary to honor his promise to the dogs.
- He believes the fall of the sycamore tree constitutes divine intervention since the breeze only affects that tree and not others nearby.
- When Billy feels he can't continue chopping, he gathers strength by praying to God for assistance.
- Billy regrets scolding Little Ann upon realizing that she also returned to the tree during the night.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 9 from 'Where The Red Fern Grows' through these flashcards. Explore key events and character motivations as Billy and his dogs face new challenges. Review important details and enhance your understanding of this classic tale.
