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What did Billy bring to Tahlequah to carry the puppies home in?
What did Billy bring to Tahlequah to carry the puppies home in?
a gunny sack
How does Billy first react when he sees the puppies?
How does Billy first react when he sees the puppies?
he cries with joy
How does Billy react when the women in Tahlequah criticize him while walking through town?
How does Billy react when the women in Tahlequah criticize him while walking through town?
he makes fun of the feathers in their hats
What impresses the Tahlequah marshal about Billy?
What impresses the Tahlequah marshal about Billy?
Where does Billy camp with the puppies in chapter 5?
Where does Billy camp with the puppies in chapter 5?
Why does Billy choose the particular names for the puppies that he does?
Why does Billy choose the particular names for the puppies that he does?
Where do Billy and the puppies stop to rest on their journey home?
Where do Billy and the puppies stop to rest on their journey home?
How did his father discover he had traveled to Tahlequah?
How did his father discover he had traveled to Tahlequah?
What does Billy tell his mother is the reason he was able to get the puppies?
What does Billy tell his mother is the reason he was able to get the puppies?
What item does he need to train the puppies?
What item does he need to train the puppies?
How does his grandfather help him get the item he needs to train the dogs?
How does his grandfather help him get the item he needs to train the dogs?
Why does his mother punish him in chapter 7?
Why does his mother punish him in chapter 7?
How long does it take for Billy to catch his first coon in the traps?
How long does it take for Billy to catch his first coon in the traps?
What does Billy's mother think has happened in chapter 7 when he comes home yelling after visiting the traps?
What does Billy's mother think has happened in chapter 7 when he comes home yelling after visiting the traps?
What does papa instruct Billy to do to his traps once he has caught his first raccoon?
What does papa instruct Billy to do to his traps once he has caught his first raccoon?
Why does Billy decide to chop down the tree in chapter 8 that the dogs have treed their first coon in?
Why does Billy decide to chop down the tree in chapter 8 that the dogs have treed their first coon in?
Who arrives to check on Billy in chapter 8 when he has not returned home from hunting by morning?
Who arrives to check on Billy in chapter 8 when he has not returned home from hunting by morning?
What does Billy's father suggest he do in the morning after his pups have treed their first coon?
What does Billy's father suggest he do in the morning after his pups have treed their first coon?
After Billy's dogs have treed their first coon, who arrives later in the day to check on Billy?
After Billy's dogs have treed their first coon, who arrives later in the day to check on Billy?
How does his sister react to his plan to cut down 'the big tree'?
How does his sister react to his plan to cut down 'the big tree'?
Study Notes
Puppy Acquisition and Initial Reactions
- Billy uses a gunny sack to bring the puppies home from Tahlequah.
- His first reaction upon seeing the puppies is overwhelming joy, leading him to cry.
- Criticism from women in Tahlequah prompts Billy to humorously mock the feathers on their hats.
Impressions and Journey
- The Tahlequah marshal is impressed by Billy's dedication and hard work in earning money for the puppies.
- Billy camps with the puppies in a cave during their return journey.
- He rests at an abandoned campsite before continuing home.
Naming and Coonskin Training
- The names of the puppies are inspired by names engraved on a tree at the campsite where Billy found the article.
- Billy requires a coon skin for training the puppies, which his grandfather helps him secure by teaching him to trap coons.
Family Dynamics and Challenges
- Billy's mother punishes him for using her good scissors, showcasing family conflicts.
- After a week of trapping, Billy catches his first raccoon, demonstrating his perseverance.
Misunderstandings and Family Support
- When Billy yells after checking his traps, his mother worries he has been bitten by a snake.
- Billy's father advises him to dismantle the traps after catching his first coon and suggests using the puppies for hunting.
Tree Exploration and Family Visits
- Billy decides to chop down the tree where his dogs have treed their first coon because they refuse to leave it.
- His father comes to check on him the morning after his night of hunting.
- Billy's older sister visits later in the day, expressing disbelief at his plan to cut down the "big tree."
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Test your knowledge of Chapters 5 to 8 of 'Where the Red Fern Grows' with these flashcards. Explore Billy's emotional journey and his interactions in Tahlequah as he carries his puppies home. Each card presents key moments and reactions that define the story's themes.
