Chapter 3

1. Explain the significance of what Billy finds at the fisherman’s camp.

2. Explain why Billy chose the K.C. Baking Powder can to hold his money.  Why that can?

3. Explain what his Grandfather thinks of his grandson once he sees the money he has saved for two years.  Use text evidence to describe his response.  Think about the dusting and tears.  Why did he respond this way.

4. Explain what the two year work says about Billy’s character.

5. Explain the many things Billy does to earn the money over two years.

6. Think about why grandfather tells him not to say anything about the dogs.  Explain why he might tell Billy to keep it a secret.

7. Discuss the themes of the story so far. 

8. List at least three similes or metaphors from chapter 3. Explain the meaning of each.