Hoot Chapters 15 & 16 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What did Roy do to convince Dana to come outside?

Roy mooned Dana then ran.

Roy told Dana he wanted to give him __________.

a carton of Gladiator golds

Curly watched The Last House on Witch Boulevard III. It was about ______.

Kimberly Lou Dixon boiling star football players in a basement cauldron.

When Dana tried to enter the trailer at the construction site, _______.

Curly knocked Dana to the ground and held him until Dana threw dirt in Curly's face. Signup and view all the answers

Dana told Curly _________.

his name was Roy Eberhardt. Signup and view all the answers

When Officer Delinko first came out of the trailer to see what made the racket, Dana was unable to escape from him because _____________.

he had rat traps attached to each of his feet. Signup and view all the answers

After being arrested the only thing Dana would say was, __________________.

"Either of you dorks get a cigarette I could bum?" Signup and view all the answers

Roy found out about Dana's arrest by ____________.

talking to Garret. Signup and view all the answers

While looking for his gun, Curly discovered _____________.

the bulldozer, backhoe, and grader were missing their seats. Signup and view all the answers

Roy's family went __________________.

on an air-boat trip through the Everglades. Signup and view all the answers

When Roy went to bed, he discovered _____________

Beatrice was under his bed. Signup and view all the answers

How do the characters' names help the reader to understand their personalities?

Hiaasen is having fun with the characters' names by naming them words that contradict their personalities. For example, Curly is bald, Chuck Muckle is serious, and Kimberly Lou is crude and rough. Signup and view all the answers

By the conversation that Beatrice and Roy have before falling asleep, the reader can predict _________.

Roy and Beatrice will scheme to stop Mother Paula's from developing on the site. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Roy's Actions and Interactions

Roy mooned Dana to entice him outside, demonstrating his playful and rebellious nature.
Roy offered Dana a carton of Gladiator golds, indicating his attempt to build camaraderie.
Roy learned about Dana's arrest through a conversation with Garret, highlighting his concern for his friend.

Curly's Antics and Environmental Themes

Curly was engrossed in a fictional horror movie involving Kimberly Lou Dixon, a character notorious for boiling football players, showcasing the absurdity of his character.
When Dana attempted to enter the construction site, Curly physically restrained him, showcasing his aggressive demeanor.

Dana's Character and Struggles

Dana introduced himself as Roy Eberhardt, demonstrating his attempt to assert identity and connect with others.
His attempt to flee Officer Delinko was thwarted by rat traps on his feet, emphasizing his predicament and vulnerability.
After being arrested, Dana's only request was for a cigarette, revealing his nonchalant attitude towards serious situations.

Discoveries and Developments

Curly's discovery of missing seats from machinery signified sabotage and hints at larger environmental themes in the narrative.
Roy's family went on an air-boat trip through the Everglades, providing a contrast to the chaos in their lives and showcasing the natural setting.

Character Insights

Beatrice's secretive presence under Roy's bed indicates her protective instincts and deep connection with him.
The playful naming convention in the story reveals contradictions in character traits, such as Curly’s baldness and Chuck Muckle's serious nature, enriching the reader's understanding of their personalities.

Predictions and Schemes

Roy and Beatrice's conversation before sleep hints at their collaborative intentions to thwart Mother Paula's development plans, foreshadowing future plot developments.

Description

Test your knowledge of key events and characters from chapters 15 and 16 of Carl Hiaasen's 'Hoot'. These flashcards cover pivotal moments and quotes that will help reinforce your understanding of the narrative and its themes. Perfect for students and fans alike!