1.

What do we learn about Dill in the first chapter of Dog Gone? What is important to her?

2.

In the second chapter, Dill and Cub overhear a conversation. How does this information complicate Dill’s situation? What does her reaction say about her?

3.

What do you think about Cub? How is he a friend to Dill?

4.

Describe Dill’s relationship with G.D. What might Dill say about him?

5.

How is Dill’s relationship with Lyon now different from what it once was, before the story began?

6.

What is Dill having a hard time with? Why? What is she afraid of?

7.

How would you describe Dameon Thornburn? What advice would you give to Dill and Cub about how to best deal with Dameon?

8.

At the end of Chapter Five, Cub warns Dill that he thinks they will end up being real sorry. Why does Cub say this? Do you agree or disagree with him? Why?

9.

The theme of wandering and escape is important in this story. How does Dill wander? How does Lyon wander? 

10.

In what ways is Mom still in Dill’s life? In what ways does Mom continue to influence Dill?

11.

Why does Donny call Dill The Queen of Denial?

12.

Do you think Dead End attacked Plato the goat? Why or why not? 

13.

Cub tells Dill that she has shown him a thing or two about appreciation. What do you think he means by this? 

14.

Is Cub being a good friend to Dill when he tells Lyon that Dill is planning on running away? Why or why not? 

15.

Do you think that Lyon makes the right decision regarding what to do about Dead End? Why or why not? 

16.

How has Dill changed by the end of the story? How has Lyon changed?