Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 3

Which event changed Billy's life?
1. finding a knife stuck in the bark of a sycamore tree
2. going camping with his grandpa
3. finding a sportsman's magazine
4. going fishing at Shannon Ford
Billy could earn money doing all of the following EXCEPT:
1. selling stuff to the fishermen such as crawfish minnows, and fresh vegetables
2. collecting empty soda bottles for their deposit
3. picking berries to sell in his grandpa's store
4. trapping furs in the winter
The two dogs would cost _____________ .
1. $100.00
2. $25.00
3. $50.00
4. $75.00
How long did it take Billy to earn enough money to buy the two hounds?
1. 6 months
2. 1 year
3. 2 years
4. 3 years
What was Grandpa's reaction to Billy saving all the money?
1. amazed and teary eyed
2. angry saying it was a fool thing to do
3. sad knowing the dogs would cost more after two years
Why did Grandpa tell Billy not to tell his father about the dogs?
1. Pa would give the money to Ma for house goods.
2. Pa would make Billy save the money for something more useful.
3. Pa would spend the money on a mule.
4. Pa wanted to buy a new house in town and would use the money to go towards the house fund.
As a way of celebrating Grandpa gave Billy _______________ .
1. a soda pop
2. some candy
3. a toy yoyo
4. a knife
After eating a few pieces of candy Billy, ___________________.
1. told his mom to keep the rest safe for him
2. hid the rest of the bag of candy in the K. C. Baking Power can
3. put the rest of the candy in his pillow case
4. gave the rest of the candy to his sisters
A good title for Chapter 3 would be:
1. The Candy
2. A Trip to Grandpa's Store
3. Time to Buy the Pups
4. Grandpa's Unusual Day
Which sequence best describes the order of events in Chapter 3?

1) Once he had saved $50.00 Billy took the money to his grandpa.
2) Billy works collecting berries, trapping furs, and selling vegetables to fishermen to earn money.
3) Grandpa became teary eyed.
4) Billy places the money he earns in an old K. C. Baking Powder can.
5) Billy celebrated by eating candy.
1. 1, 4, 5, 3, 2
2. 2, 4, 1, 3, 5
3. 3, 4, 2, 5, 4
4. 4, 1, 2, 3, 5
Which statement from Chapter 3 is an opinion?
1. Grandpa stared at me over his glasses, and then back at the money.
2. Taking his eyes from me, he glanced back at the money.
3. It was too much for my grandfather.
4. He turned and walked away.
Which statement is true about Chapter 3?
1. Billy loves his grandpa more than his ma and pa.
2. Billy wanted to share his happiness with his sisters.
3. Billy had a difficult time keeping a secret.
4. Billy likes cats better than dogs.

Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 3

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