Did you like the story? Which was your favourite part?
Who is your favourite character? Why?
Is/Was there anything you want(ed) to try but you are/were afraid of prejudice?
What do you think is the main theme of the story?
What's the context of the story? How does this affect Billy's family?
What is Billy's dream? What obstacles stand in his way?
What problems does Jackie have with his sons? Can he solve them at the end? How?
Who works at the coal mines? Tell me about the characteristics and conditions of the coal miners.
Can Billy and his father solve their differences? What happens in the end of the story?
What role does Mrs Wilkinson play in Billy’s journey?
What does dancing mean to Billy? How does he describe it?
