What situation do you think Billy escaped from?

• Being lost in the woods

• Being trapped in a cage

• Being chased by a predator

• Being caught in a storm

Find a sentence that shows Billy was well cared for before his escape.

• The food that you gave me was pleasant and sweet.

• I was always kept in a small cage.

• I was never given any food or water.

• I was always left alone in the dark.

What was the most precious thing for Billy?

• His toys

• His family

• His freedom

• His food

What feelings did Billy expect Mary to have when she discovered Billy was not there?

• Happy and excited

• Sad and disappointed

• Angry and frustrated

• Surprised and confused

What appeal did he make to Mary? Why?

• He asked her to buy him more toys.

• He asked her to forgive him for escaping.

• He asked her to bring him back to the woods.

• He asked her to give him more food.

How did Billy's family and friends react when he came back?

• They ignored him.

• They scolded him.

• They were happy and glad.

• They were sad and disappointed.

Why couldn't Billy's father be heard?

• He was too far away.

• He was sleeping.

• There was too much noise.

• He was hiding.

Why was Billy's mother silent?

• She was angry at Billy.

• She couldn't speak.

• She was busy with other things.

• She was emotional and relieved.

Was Billy resentful about what Mary did? What does his attitude show?

• Yes, he was resentful. It shows his anger.

• No, he was not resentful. It shows his forgiveness.

• Yes, he was resentful. It shows his sadness.

• No, he was not resentful. It shows his indifference.

What do you think is the theme or main message of this poem? Highlight the three lines that summarize this theme.

• Love and friendship are important.

• Freedom is precious to all beings.

• Nature is beautiful and should be explored.

• Family is the most important thing in life.