Where the Red Fern Grows Chapters 16-18

1. The following quote is an example of which type of figurative language? "With its loud roaring, the north wind seemed to be laughing at us."

A) foreshadowing
B) simile
C) hyperbole
D) personification

2. The following quote is an example of which type of figurative language? "The wind-driven sleet stung our skin like thousands of prickling needles."

A) hyperbole
B) simile
C) foreshadowing
D) personification

3. What form of energy did Old Dan and Little Ann use when walking around the tree all through the blizzard?

A) potential
B) solar
C) kinetic
D) electrical

4. Why were the men collecting money during the hunt?

A) To collect a jackpot for the winner
B) To collect money for the entry fee
C) To collect money for dinner

5. "There's no use standing around gawking at me, I'm all right. Get the coon out of that tree. That's what we came for, isn't it?" This quote shows that Grandpa ______

A) wants everyone to pay attention to him
B) wants to shoot the gun
C) wants to get help
D) wants Billy to win the championship

6. Who says the following quote, "You don't see me bawling, and this old foot is paining me something awful."

A) Grandpa
B) Papa
C) Mr. Kyle
D) Billy

7. What is NOT a reason why the dogs continued to circle the tree during the blizzard?

A) The fear of being scolded by Billy
B) Little Ann's loyalty
C) Old Dan's determination
D) The instinct to stay alive

8. Which of the following was NOT a reason the Judge was impressed with Little Ann and Old Dan?

A) How Little Ann scented the tricky coon
B) How well they could swim in the water
C) How the dogs doctored each other
D) How they could read Billy's mind

9. Mr. Benson scared Billy when he told him his dogs were __________

A) lost in the timber
B) cut and bleeding
C) frozen solid
D) had won the gold cup

10. Which sentence supports the conclusion that Grandpa felt Billy was growing up?

A) Grandpa poured the coffee. Instead of two cups I expected to see, he set out three and filled them to the brim with a strong, black liquid. "I'm not only big enough to help Papa with the farm. Now I'm big enough to drink coffee."
B) Grandpa almost jumped as he answered, "No, sir, not just any hound can be entered. They have to be the best, and they have to be registered, too."
C) After I had had my say, Grandpa stood looking down at the ground. There was a deep frown on his face, and a hurt in his eyes.
D) Grandpa was getting excited. Off came his glasses and out came the old red handkerchief. He blew his breath on the lens and polished them.

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