Chapter 17 or XVII The Big Storm
-
Billy is not afraid of the storm rolling in. Explain what he says to the others about why it would be a good night for hunting.
-
List some of the problems with this storm. One is the wind made it difficult to hear the dogs or other people talking. What other difficulties were caused by the storm?
-
Explain how Grandpa, the Judge and Papa made Billy want to cry as the storm approached? (171)
-
Explain why Billy wouldn’t believe that his dogs would come back to camp on their own. (172)
-
The dogs are lost. The men can’t find or see anything. They hear a sharp crack and a loud crash which gives Billy and idea. Explain his idea. (173) Why did it work?
-
In the height of the storm, Billy didn’t care about coons, or cups. Explain what he does care about.
-
How does he find Old Dan in the storm?
-
Explain why the judge says, “no dog is worth the lives of three men.”(174) How do the other characters respond to this statement in words and actions.
-
Using text evidence, explain how the hunters found out Grandpa was lost. Explain how Billy feels at that moment (175). How did they find Grandpa finally?
-
Explain what happened to Grandpa and why the judge says, “I think he’s gone.” (176) Use TEXT EVIDENCE
-
Why won’t Grandpa let Papa go for help? Use text evidence.
-
Explain why Billy “never should have pointed.” (178) near the end of the chapter
-
When Old Dan and Little Ann went after the third coon, why did Billy burry his face in his arms and cry? (178)