1. On page 58 - 59, how does the family show compassion for others in need? Are there any other places in the chapter that do that?
2. Explain the accident. What happened? Was it someone's fault? If so, whose?
3. What does the dad do after the accident? Why do you think so? Do you think that was ok?
4. What happened in the chapter "Blame"? Why was it called that?
5. Why is dad digging a hole? What does Billy think of that? What does the hole represent?
6. What were the historical references in this chapter? (What events are actually true?) Why do you think the author did that? Do you think that actually happened?
