- Why does Willow John keep looking toward the west as he dies?
- Where does Willow John want to be buried? In what way does his burial spot foreshadow future events in Little Tree’s life?
- What is Granpa referring to when he says to Little Tree, “It was good, Little Tree. Next time, it will be better. I’ll be seein’ ye”?
- How does Granma die?
- Why does Little Tree leave his job to take Blue Boy to the mountain?
- How do you think Little Tree feels after Blue Boy dies?