Where the Red Fern Grows Vocabulary Test

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He looked friendly enough but I still couldn’t muster up enough courage to go in. (p. 261) The neighbors always bought the wares I had for sale. He ran back to the mob. I saw him pointing at me and talking to several boys. (p. 260) The boys and girls were about my age, and were as thick as flies around a sorghum mill. (p. 258) I was well repaid by the adoration I saw in the eyes of my three little sisters. They seemed to sense the urgency in my voice and always bought my wares. (p. 248) At the outskirts of town, I hid my flour sack and provisions. (p. 255) I knew He had surely helped; for He had given me the heart, courage, and determination. (p. 249) They’ll come as far as the train depot in Tahlequah. (p. 253) Prices were cheap; fifteen cents for a large opossum hide. (p. 248)



Extra Credit: Write two sentences, each one using 1 spelling word from the other side.