Characters
Who is the "horse whisperer?"
Billy
What is the name of the boat that Everett hides on?
The Camels Back
How long did Everett have to work on the boat to pay off his debt?
He had to work for 1 week.
Who surprised Everett at church?
His brother Gus.
Why doesn't Billy know how to read? Who eventually teaches him?
Billy was a slave when he was younger. He wasn't allowed to read. Everett eventually teaches him.
How old is Everett?
Teenager
What are the people called who go "out west?"
Exodusters
Why did Everett want to go West?
He thought he had a future there.
Why does Gus need Everett to come home?
He needs him to help on the farm.
What does Billy teach Everett to do and vice versa?
Name two of Everett's family members.
Gus and Cole.
What is the name of the horse that Billy gives to Everett?
Shadow
Why did Everett's dad send him to school?
He wanted him to learn so he did not have to work on the farm.
Who gave the opening prayer at church on Wednesday in Chapter 10?
Gus
Why do you think Everett says he doesn't deserve his father medal?
He lied. HE wasn't able to train horses and he was a failure.
What is the name of boat captain?
Captain Brewer
What is the name of the city and state where Billy lives?
St. Louis, Missouri
What caused Everett to be discovered on the boat?
A mouse ran across his foot and he kicked over a barrel.
Why did Everett feel bad after Pap Singleton said he could come with them on the trip out west?
Everett had lied about being able to train horses.
What is the THEME as portrayed by Billy and Everett?
The theme is friendship. Billy is the first person that Everett meets. Billy helps him escape from the bullies and get his medal back. Billy helps him get a job and finds him a place to sleep. He introduces him to Pap Singleton and Hattie.
Who does Gus want to marry?
Hattie
What is the name of the city and state they are going to out west?
Nicodemus, Kansas
Where is Everett from?
Pearl, Tennessee
What happened the first time Everett tried to ride Shadow? Why did he think it would be easy to ride him?
The first time Everett tried to ride Shadow he threw him off. Everett got really hurt. He thought he could ride him because when he sang songs to him in the stall it would calm him down. He though if he sang to him while he rode him it would still work.
Who in this book has the most important connection with Everett? Prove it.
(Answers can vary with proof.)
Billy and Everett: saves him, gets him a job, helps him train horses, helps him achieve his goal of going west.