Chapter 11 or XI

To START:  Write a well-written paragraph or three about your reaction to the events of this chapter. Explain how you felt watching this chapter unfold.  

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1. List all the figurative language from Chapter 11.  Include similes, metaphors, and personification.  Be sure to explain the meaning of each example.

2. Explain why Billy had been stuck in the house for five days.

3. Explain what it means when Billy says, Mama “riles me up.”  (page 101)

4. Now Papa seems worried about Billy hunting, just like Mama.  Explain why.

5. Explain why Papa started whooping. (page 103)

6. Explain what Grandpa had said to Billy that he remembers as the coon ran towards the river on page 103.

7. Explain why Billy had a “strange uneasy feeling,” as he reached the river. (103)

8. Show text evidence as to why Billy thought Old Dan was pleading for help (104).

9. Explain what trick the coon had played on the dogs using text evidence.

10. Explain why Old Dan quit the chase and let the racoon go.

11. Explain what role the lantern played in Billy’s plan. (105)

12. Explain using text evidence what Billy saw when he moved his lantern close to the edge of the trough. (105)

13. Why doesn’t Billy just run out and pick up Little Ann?

14. As he asked for a miracle, explain what happened using text evidence. (106-107)

15. Explain why Billy hit Old Dan with a cane for the only time in his life. (108) What does this say about how he treats his dogs? Use text evidence.

16. Instead of running home with his frozen dog, explain what Billy did to help Ann once she was on land. (109)

17. Explain why Billy didn’t tell his parents about what happened to Little Ann.

18. Explain why Billy puts his lantern in the corner and watches for the handle to fall.