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In which direction were they traveling?
In which direction were they traveling?
northeast
Where did they say they would stop and when did they get there?
Where did they say they would stop and when did they get there?
Bluebird Creek and they got there late that evening of the 22nd
What was Billy going to feed his dogs and what did Grandpa feed them?
What was Billy going to feed his dogs and what did Grandpa feed them?
Billy was going to feed them corn-meal mush but Grandpa gave them corn-beef hash
What surprised Grandpa about the dogs?
What surprised Grandpa about the dogs?
What did they eat for supper and what new thing did Billy try?
What did they eat for supper and what new thing did Billy try?
What superstition did Billy believe in?
What superstition did Billy believe in?
What was Grandpa's response to the superstition?
What was Grandpa's response to the superstition?
Why did Grandpa ask if they were at Black Fox Hollow?
Why did Grandpa ask if they were at Black Fox Hollow?
What surprised Billy, Grandpa, and Papa?
What surprised Billy, Grandpa, and Papa?
Where did they set up their tent?
Where did they set up their tent?
What made him think he couldn't win and then what made him change his mind?
What made him think he couldn't win and then what made him change his mind?
From where had some of the dogs come?
From where had some of the dogs come?
What was the contest they had and who was entered?
What was the contest they had and who was entered?
What was used to clean Little Ann?
What was used to clean Little Ann?
How far did Little Ann make it and how was that round decided and who won?
How far did Little Ann make it and how was that round decided and who won?
What did Billy get for winning?
What did Billy get for winning?
What were the rules for the coon hunt?
What were the rules for the coon hunt?
How was the order of who hunted when decided?
How was the order of who hunted when decided?
Which night had Billy chosen?
Which night had Billy chosen?
Who was in first place for the hunt?
Who was in first place for the hunt?
Where did Billy want to hunt if possible?
Where did Billy want to hunt if possible?
Which dogs tied the dogs in first?
Which dogs tied the dogs in first?
What did Billy give his dogs as a treat?
What did Billy give his dogs as a treat?
What had Grandpa been doing the last couple of days?
What had Grandpa been doing the last couple of days?
Study Notes
Traveling and Arrival
- The journey was towards the northeast.
- Arrival at Bluebird Creek occurred late on the evening of the 22nd.
Feeding the Dogs
- Billy planned to feed his dogs corn-meal mush, but Grandpa provided corn-beef hash.
- Grandpa noted that the dogs acted in unison, whether eating or hunting.
Supper and Superstitions
- Dinner consisted of corn bread, fried potatoes, and meat; Billy experienced drinking coffee for the first time.
- Billy believed a superstition that two owl screeches signify bad luck, while Grandpa dismissed it as nonsense.
Camping and Hunting Participants
- Grandpa inquired if they had reached Black Fox Hollow, known for its white flag directing towards the river bottoms.
- The attendance for the coon hunt was unexpectedly high, surprising Billy, Grandpa, and Papa.
Tent Setup and Contest Details
- Their tent was pitched under a large black gum tree.
- Billy felt disheartened by the size of other competing dogs until he saw Little Ann’s determination, which renewed his confidence.
Origins of Competing Dogs
- Competing dogs came from diverse regions: Smokey Mountains (Tennessee), bayou (Louisiana), Red River bottoms (Texas), and Ozarks.
Beauty Contest for Dogs
- A beauty contest was held, with Billy entering Little Ann.
- Little Ann was groomed with Grandpa's bone-handled hairbrush, an ivory comb, and butter for shine.
- Little Ann made it to the final two, winning after a walk-off.
Prizes and Hunting Rules
- Billy won a silver cup for Little Ann’s victory.
- Coon hunt rules included five hound sets participating each night, with the top two advancing, and hunters allowed to bring an ax, lantern, and gun.
Hunting Order and Strategy
- The order of hunters was determined by a drawing of cards, with 25 dogs entered.
- Billy chose to hunt on the fourth night.
- The current leaders were two blue tick hounds from Tennessee that had captured three coons.
Preferred Hunting Locations
- Billy aimed to hunt far downriver to steer clear of areas previously covered by competing dogs.
- The dogs that tied for first place were two black and tan hounds from the Louisiana bayou.
Treats and Grandpa's Excitement
- As a treat, each of Billy's dogs received a hotdog.
- Grandpa had spent the past few days boasting about the quality of Billy's hounds.
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