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Where did Billy pick up his dogs?
Where did Billy pick up his dogs?
At the depot in Tahlequah
What did Billy carry his pups in?
What did Billy carry his pups in?
A gunny sack
How did the townspeople react when they saw Billy and the pups?
How did the townspeople react when they saw Billy and the pups?
They stared and laughed.
What did the freckle-faced boy call Billy?
What did the freckle-faced boy call Billy?
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What finally made Billy punch the freckle-faced boy?
What finally made Billy punch the freckle-faced boy?
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Who broke up the fight?
Who broke up the fight?
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What did the marshal give Billy?
What did the marshal give Billy?
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Where did Billy camp on the way home?
Where did Billy camp on the way home?
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What did Billy notice about the boy pup?
What did Billy notice about the boy pup?
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What did Billy notice about the girl pup?
What did Billy notice about the girl pup?
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While he was camping in the cave, what awoke Billy in the middle of the night?
While he was camping in the cave, what awoke Billy in the middle of the night?
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What did the boy pup do when he heard the mountain lion?
What did the boy pup do when he heard the mountain lion?
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What did Billy do to scare off the mountain lion?
What did Billy do to scare off the mountain lion?
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Study Notes
Billy and His Dogs
- Billy picked up his dogs at the depot in Tahlequah.
- He carried his pups in a gunny sack, showcasing his resourcefulness.
Townspeople's Reaction
- The townspeople reacted with stares and laughter upon seeing Billy and his pups.
- A freckle-faced boy derogatorily referred to Billy as "the dog boy."
Conflict with the Freckle-faced Boy
- Billy's anger culminated in him punching the freckle-faced boy after the boy pulled the ear of his little girl pup.
- The altercation was interrupted by the town marshal, who stepped in to restore order.
Marshal's Kindness
- After breaking up the fight, the marshal offered Billy some strawberry pop, a gesture of goodwill.
Camping Experience
- On his journey home, Billy camped in a cave within the Sparrow Hawk Mountains, finding shelter in the wilderness.
Behavioral Observations
- Billy noticed that the boy pup was bold and aggressive, displaying traits of confidence.
- The girl pup was small yet self-assured and intelligent, indicating her adaptability and cleverness.
Nighttime Scare
- Billy was awakened in the middle of the night by the terrifying scream of a mountain lion, signaling danger nearby.
- The boy pup bravely approached the mouth of the cave and responded with a loud bawl toward the mountain lion, demonstrating loyalty and courage.
Scaring Away the Threat
- To fend off the mountain lion, Billy strategically increased the fire's intensity by throwing more wood and made noise by whooping and tossing rocks down the mountainside.
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