Explain using text evidence what Grandpa does to show his pride for his grandson’s hunting achievements.

Explain what it means to embellish a story.

Describe the Pritchard family using text evidence.

Describe Rubin Pritchard using text evidence.  Consider his appearance and personality.

Describe Rainie. Explain how he compares to Billy.

What advice did Mama give Billy about how to treat Ranie?

List all the figurative language used in this chapter including similes, metaphors, and personification. “ferret-like eyes” is a great example.

Explain the meaning of the word “leering.”

Explain why Grandpa decided to lockup the store early rather than just going to the mill to grind corn for Billy’s momma.

Explain why Rainie said he wouldn’t believe Grandpa’s count of Billy’s hides.  (113)

Explain what is known about the Ghost Coon.

Explain what kept Billy from using his “balled up fist” against Rainie, while they taunted him about betting on the dogs.

Explain how Rubin “saw he had pushed my grandfather far enough.” (115)

Why couldn’t Rubin bring his dogs on the hunt with Billy?

Make a list of all the things that Billy has not told his parents since we started reading this book.

Explain why Billy used the phrase, “dynamite came in small packages.” (116)

At the end of Chapter 12, Rainie does something for what Billy thought must be “for once in his life.”  Explain what Billy was talking about.

Explain what was different about the Ghost Coon than any of the other coons the dogs had hunted.

Explain how Grandpa's pride played a part in this chapter.