1. Of the characters in The Cock's Spur, who best exemplifies your idea of duty? Rebecca? Tom Carter? Hamby? Ves? Anyone else? Explain.

2. In the book, Andy Curtis has striven all his adult life to do his duty to his family and dependents. Discuss how he defines his duty. Discuss the cost he paid.

3. Discuss the relationship between Andy and Rebecca. Between Rebecca and Hamby McFee. Between Hamby and the Cherokee Longrunner. What does each signify?

4. Evaluate Ves Price from a moral point of view. What has Ves learned by the end of the book?

5. Discuss the significance of Hamby's love for animals, as opposed to his impatience with animals.

6. Who is the "hero" of the book? Explain.

7. What is Webb Darling's feeling for his wife and children? Theirs for him? Discuss.

8. What is Webb Darling's feeling for his wife and children? Theirs for him? Discuss.

9. Discuss the role race plays in The Cock's Spur.

10. Discuss the significance of Hamby's actions with regard to Ves at the climatic cockfight.

11. What does the book say about love? Hate? Faith? Revenge? Explain your thoughts.