Characters
What is the name of Danny's Dog?
Big Red
Where does Danny travel to in the story?
New York
What is a varmint dog?
A dog that hunts and chases small animals
Where does Danny live?
In the Wintapi woods
on Mr. Haggin's Estate
How many hounds does Ross and Danny own?
4
Who is Danny's Father?
Ross Pickett
Why is Danny nervous at the dog show?
He worries Red won't act like himself
He is also unsure of New York, nervous about being in a huge city
What does "animated" mean?
Full of energy and movement
What is Danny's house called?
A shanty
What is the name of the oldest hound?
The old one, old Mike
Who trims Red and shows him at the dog show?
Robert Fraley
How Does Danny help Red win the dog show
By standing where Red can smell him and see him, to motivate him
What does obedient mean
Following directions, well behaved
What surrounds their shanty or cabin?
3 things
Woods, hills, and creeks
What animal does Red first chase at the start of CHAPTER 5
a wood chuck
Who gives Danny permission to go to New York?
Mr. Haggin
Why does Danny bring Red home after the show?
To train him to be an amazing dog
What does sensitive mean when talking about Red?
He is easily affected and emotional
Where do Ross and Danny catch shiners?
A deep pool by the creek
What big fish does Danny catch with Ross?
A Bass
What is the name of the mule on the farm?
Asa
In chapter 5, what behavior is Danny trying to stop in Red?
To stop chasing varmints
What does perched mean?
Sitting up high, resting high up
Where does Danny go after the dog show?
Back to the Wintapi
What song does ross play on the violin?
Johnny O'Dare
What is the name of the other top competitor dog at the show?
Heatherbloom
Why does Danny refuse to whip Red, even when Ross suggests it?
What does the phrase “cut some swath in New York” mean when Ross says it to Danny?
It means Danny and Red made an impression or stood out in the big city.
Why is the Wintapi woods the perfect place for training a bird dog but a dangerous place for a young, untrained dog like Red?
Because the woods are full of tempting varmints and strong animal scents that can ruin a dog’s discipline.
Old Majesty!
What does Red do in the blackberry patch that convinces Danny that Red might finally be understanding how to hunt birds?
Red points at a partridge and stays focused — showing his natural instincts as a bird dog.