Chapter 2

1. Explain the setting of the story.

2. Explain what happened to Billy physically because of his “dog-wanting” disease.  Describe how you would handle such a want in your own life.  Think about whether you would allow yourself to be physically impacted by your desire to have a dog.

3. How did Billy’s dad respond to his dog wanting? Describe what he bought Billy.

4. Explain what happened to Samie.

5. During the summer, describe what Billy was allowed to do with his time.  Explain what Billy expect to be the outcome of his summer plan?

6. List two similes found in Chapter 2. 

7. THINK DEEPLY. Explain something that you have wanted so badly, that you behaved similarly to Billy in Chapter 2.