Characters
Main character, narrator of the story
Billy Coleman
Why did the man decide to help the dog that was being attacked?
The dog reminded him of the dogs he used to have as a boy.
Name of town where Billy picks up his dogs
Tahlequah
leak, drip, ooze
seep
poison
antidote
Gives Billy animal traps as a gift to take his mind off of hunting dogs.
Papa
How much money did Billy pay for his dogs?
$40
What time period does the novel take place in?
The Great Depression
chaos
bedlam
small, insignificant
extensive
Owner of a convenience store
Grandpa
How did Billy get the money to purchase his hunting dogs.
He sold berries and vegetables to fishermen; he worked and saved money for 2 years
Which state does the novel take place?
Oklahoma
fascinating; interesting
exotic
eagerness, enthusiasm
reluctance
Treats Billy to strawberry soda pop
the Marshal
How did Billy get to Tahlequah?
He walked
What is the name of the mountain range near which Billy lives
the Ozarks
partner
accomplice
argue, oppose
concur
The smaller and smarter of two pups
Little Ann
What is this an example of: "The lawns were neat and clean and looked like green carpets"
simile
This is where Billy finds the magazine with the ad for puppies for sale.
fishermen camp
occupation, profession
vocation
resist
succumb