Hoot Chapter 8 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What helped Roy stick to his promise to not try to find Mullet Fingers?

He had to order a new tire

He was busy with school

He wanted to help his friends

It rained for three days straight (correct)

Why was Roy's mother happy that his bus suspension got lifted early?

She was missing her yoga class

Who was Curly?

The construction supervisor at the Mother Paula's site

Who was Chuck Muckle?

The Mother Paula Vice President for Corporate Relations Signup and view all the answers

Why was Chuck Muckle so upset with Curly?

He didn't want any bad press for Mother Paula related to Officer Delinko's article Signup and view all the answers

What did Chuck Muckle tell Curly to do?

Rent attack dogs to protect the property Signup and view all the answers

What were they planning to do when the construction site was cleared?

Bring in the VIPs and media for the groundbreaking ceremony Signup and view all the answers

Who was to be the highlight of the groundbreaking ceremony?

Kimberly Lou Dixon, the woman who played Mother Paula in the TV commercials Signup and view all the answers

The start of filming of what movie was limiting Kimberly Lou Dixon's availability?

Mutant Invaders from Jupiter Seven Signup and view all the answers

Who was Kalo?

The dog trainer who brought the attack dogs Signup and view all the answers

What kind of dogs were they?

Rottweilers Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the dogs?

Max, Klaus, Karl, and Pookie Face Signup and view all the answers

What happened on the bus on Roy's first day back?

Dana started beating him up Signup and view all the answers

Why did the beating stop unexpectedly?

Beatrice sat next to Dana on the bus Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 8 Key Points

Roy faced challenges due to persistent rain, needing to order a new tire after failing to patch an existing hole.
Roy's promise not to seek out Mullet Fingers was strengthened by both his integrity and his mother's perspective on family loyalty.
Curly is identified as the construction supervisor at the Mother Paula's site, representing corporate oversight and control.
Chuck Muckle serves as the Vice President for Corporate Relations at Mother Paula's, highlighting the corporate hierarchy's involvement in public relations.
Chuck Muckle was upset with Curly due to concerns over negative publicity stemming from a newspaper article about Officer Delinko's embarrassing moment.
To mitigate publicity risks, Chuck ordered Curly to rent attack dogs for securing the construction property.
Plans for a groundbreaking ceremony included the arrival of VIPs and media, suggesting an effort to create a public spectacle around the project.
Kimberly Lou Dixon, known for her role as Mother Paula in commercials, was expected to be a significant attraction at the groundbreaking ceremony.
Her filming commitment for "Mutant Invaders from Jupiter Seven" created scheduling conflicts, limiting her participation.
Kalo is introduced as the dog trainer responsible for bringing attack dogs to the Mother Paula's site.
The dogs brought in were Rottweilers, known for their strength and protective nature.
Specific names of the dogs included Max, Klaus, Karl, and Pookie Face, reflecting a quirky element in the story.
On Roy's first day back at school, he experienced bullying from Dana on the bus, illustrating ongoing conflicts with peers.
The unexpected cessation of the bullying occurred when Beatrice, a character in the story, took a seat next to Dana, altering the power dynamics.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 8 from the book 'Hoot'. This set of flashcards covers key events, characters, and themes from the chapter to help reinforce your understanding. Perfect for students preparing for quizzes or discussions about the book.