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12 Cards in this Set
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From what point of view is this story written?
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The story is written in first person narration point of view and it's a fairly old man.
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Where does the narrator live now? (Chapt. 1) |
The narrator lives in Snake River Valley
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How did the man help the dog?
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The man helped and cared for the dog by saving him from the fight, taking him home, massaging him, feeding him, bathing him, and letting him go home.
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What “terrible disease” did the narrator get when he was 10 years old? |
The narrator got a terrible disease called puppy love when he was 10.
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What gift does Billy’s father buy for him? Describe the problem that this creates.
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Billy’s father gets him 3 small steel traps. This creates the problem of the cat getting caught in the trap.
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Why does Billy hurry to the deserted campground?
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Billy Hurries to the deserted campground to find tools and equipment, treasure to Billy, that was left behind by fishermen.
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Describe how Billy hoped to earn enough money to buy some pups. |
Billy hoped to get the money for the pups by selling the fishermen, “...crawfish, minnows, and fresh vegetables.” Also he planned to sell berries and trapped animals.
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Considering how Billy reacted to receiving candy from his grandfather, what can we say about Billy as a person? |
Based on Billy’s reaction to the candy I think he is caring, loving, and a grateful person.
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Describe some of the things that Billy saw for the first time as he traveled to Tahlequah?
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The first time Billy went to Tahlequah he saw a sheriff, and got scared for his life. on page 34 it depicts “The closer he came, the more frightened I got. I knew it was the end for me.” Billy also saw a full reflection of himself for the first time.
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How did we know that the stationmaster is a kind man?
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We know the stationmaster is kind because he is peaceful and respectful. Also because he has a nice conversation with Billy.
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Describe the fight Billy has with the gang of boys.
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In the fight between Billy and the gang it starts when the girl pups ear gets pulled. Billy was holding his own until he realized he was outnumbered. Then he fell to his stomach when the Marshall saved him.
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How are Billy and the dogs able to keep the mountain lion away? |
Billy and his dogs keep away the mountain lion by making a giant fire because lions are afraid of fire. Also by throwing rocks down the mountainside.
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