In the first chapter, what does the narrator see that stirs a memory of when he was a boy?
The narrator sees dogs fighting and ganging up on a hunting hound.
Who is the protagonist in the story (the main character who faces conflict)?
Billy
How does Billy find out about redbone coon hound pups for sale?
Rubin and Rainie are talking about it at Grandpa's store.
Papa tells him about the pups for sale.
A sportsman's magazine is left left behind by fishermen.
A poster is hanging in his grandpa's store.
Name the exact breed of dog that Billy gets.
Redbone Coonhounds
Which of the choices does Billy NOT do to earn money for the pups?
Plow Papa's garden
Sell berries he picks from his grandfather's store
Sell crawfish and minnows and vegetables to the fishermen
Trap furs in the winter
Where does Billy store the money he earns?
K.C. Baking Powder can
How long does it take for Billy to earn the needed money for the pups?
Two Years
How much does Billy pay for the pups?
$40.00
Where does Billy go to get the pups?
A train depot in Tahlequah
Billy is fascinated with all of the exciting places and nice people in the town.
True
False
Billy buys three things for his family in a store in town. WHICH does he NOT buy?
A large sack of candy
Overalls for his dad
Several yards of cloth for his mom and sisters
A new dress for his mom
What happens on the night Billy and his new pups camp out in a cave?
A mountain lion (Billy calls Devil Cat) appears at the edge of the cave.
What does Billy need to train his new pups to hunt?
Billy needs a coon hide.
Describe the trap Grandpa creates for Billy. How is it made, and how does it work?
Grandpa places nails into a log in a slant and places a shiny object at the bottom to attract the coon. The coon will grip the object and be trapped.
What does Grandpa do to keep the coon up in the Big Sycamore for a night so Billy can rest?
Grandpa makes a scarecrow.
What happens to the first coon hide Billy gets?
His mama makes a coon hat for Billy.
