Chapter 7 or VII

1. Explain what the one thing Billy is still needs after getting his two hunting dogs.

2. Explain why after weeks of using his 14 traps, Billy has still not yet caught a raccoon.

3. Explain how to build Grandpa’s “surefire way” to trap a raccoon.  What does Billy need for it and how does he construct it?

4. Explain the one main problem or flaw in Grandpa’s plan.

5. What is the peculiar thing about raccoons that Grandpa says is the key to his trap’s success?

6. How many traps does Billy set along the river?

7. Explain the reason Billy’s dad gives for why the traps aren’t working for several days.

8. When he does catch a racoon, how do the dogs react?

9. Explain how Billy reacts to his dogs and the racoon’s encounter.  What happens?

10. After much confusion, the entire family runs out to see the trapped racoon.  How does Billy describe the dogs charging at he racoon?  What does his dad say this tells about the dogs?

11. Explain how the racoon is finally killed. How do the girls respond to this?

12. Explain why Billy’s dad tells him to take down all 14 traps.

13. Explain what Billy does with the racoon pelt.

14. As Billy trains his dogs, what is clear about their personalities?