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In chapter 16, who interrupted Sunday lunch, asking for Roy?
In chapter 16, who interrupted Sunday lunch, asking for Roy?
Garrett
What news does Garrett break to Roy that Roy already knew of?
What news does Garrett break to Roy that Roy already knew of?
Dana trespassed the construction site
What news does Garrett break to Roy that Roy was unaware of?
What news does Garrett break to Roy that Roy was unaware of?
Dana had a record - shoplifting, breaking into soda machines
What news does Garrett break to Roy that Roy was unaware of?
What news does Garrett break to Roy that Roy was unaware of?
What two emotions did Roy feel when he found out that Dana was being locked up?
What two emotions did Roy feel when he found out that Dana was being locked up?
What did Curly leave behind on the construction site the night of the scuffling with Dana?
What did Curly leave behind on the construction site the night of the scuffling with Dana?
Why was Curly more worried about misplacing his revolver?
Why was Curly more worried about misplacing his revolver?
What did Curly come across on the ground that was smaller than his and 'Dana's'?
What did Curly come across on the ground that was smaller than his and 'Dana's'?
What was missing from the bulldozer, backhoe, and grader at the construction site?
What was missing from the bulldozer, backhoe, and grader at the construction site?
What is an accomplice?
What is an accomplice?
What does brawny mean?
What does brawny mean?
What did Curly find in the toilet?
What did Curly find in the toilet?
Where did Roy and his parents travel?
Where did Roy and his parents travel?
What was Roy astounded by while traveling through the Everglades?
What was Roy astounded by while traveling through the Everglades?
Why did Roy feel a stronger connection to Mullet Fingers?
Why did Roy feel a stronger connection to Mullet Fingers?
What does inquisitive mean?
What does inquisitive mean?
What does pilfered mean?
What does pilfered mean?
What does lustrous mean?
What does lustrous mean?
What does defiantly mean?
What does defiantly mean?
Where is Roy told to check if he wants to obtain permits?
Where is Roy told to check if he wants to obtain permits?
Who is hiding under Roy's bed?
Who is hiding under Roy's bed?
Why is Beatrice hiding at Roy's house?
Why is Beatrice hiding at Roy's house?
Did Roy let Beatrice stay the night?
Did Roy let Beatrice stay the night?
They (boldly) rejected any talk of a compromise.
They (boldly) rejected any talk of a compromise.
His (muscular) arms glistened with sweat.
His (muscular) arms glistened with sweat.
Its color is warm and (glossy).
Its color is warm and (glossy).
Children are naturally (curious).
Children are naturally (curious).
The butler was an (assistant) in the robbery.
The butler was an (assistant) in the robbery.
She regularly (stole) stamps and stationery from work.
She regularly (stole) stamps and stationery from work.
Why does Officer Delinko believe that Dana Matherson is not the vandal?
Why does Officer Delinko believe that Dana Matherson is not the vandal?
What did Roy learn at lunch from the soccer girls about Beatrice?
What did Roy learn at lunch from the soccer girls about Beatrice?
What was the real reason as to why Beatrice wasn't in school?
What was the real reason as to why Beatrice wasn't in school?
Why had Mullet Fingers asked Roy to bring a wrench with him to the construction site?
Why had Mullet Fingers asked Roy to bring a wrench with him to the construction site?
Roy told Curly that he was there to feed the owls. However, what did Curly say they actually were?
Roy told Curly that he was there to feed the owls. However, what did Curly say they actually were?
After arresting Dana, what did the captain tell his superiors about the vandalism case?
After arresting Dana, what did the captain tell his superiors about the vandalism case?
What did Roy buy for the owls to eat?
What did Roy buy for the owls to eat?
When Officer Delinko patrolled the construction site, what did he see?
When Officer Delinko patrolled the construction site, what did he see?
After arresting Dana and speaking to his chief, was Officer Delinko still on desk duty?
After arresting Dana and speaking to his chief, was Officer Delinko still on desk duty?
How did Roy learn about the groundbreaking ceremony?
How did Roy learn about the groundbreaking ceremony?
What were Beatrice's parents fighting over?
What were Beatrice's parents fighting over?
What did Miss Hennepin still have?
What did Miss Hennepin still have?
Why did Beatrice bite the topaz ring off of Lonna Leep's toe?
Why did Beatrice bite the topaz ring off of Lonna Leep's toe?
Why were the Mother Paula's construction site permits missing from the city hall?
Why were the Mother Paula's construction site permits missing from the city hall?
What did Roy do to help the owls?
What did Roy do to help the owls?
What was Chuck Muckle's answer to the burrowing owls?
What was Chuck Muckle's answer to the burrowing owls?
Why does Roy tell his peers and Mr. Ryan about the bulldozing at the construction site?
Why does Roy tell his peers and Mr. Ryan about the bulldozing at the construction site?
In chapter 18, what did Roy borrow from his mom?
In chapter 18, what did Roy borrow from his mom?
In chapter 18, to where did Roy take the bus?
In chapter 18, to where did Roy take the bus?
Who wants 'the boy' to come back home?
Who wants 'the boy' to come back home?
Why did Beatrice's team win the soccer game?
Why did Beatrice's team win the soccer game?
Flashcards
Garrett's Interruption
Garrett's Interruption
Delivering urgent information or updates.
Trespassing
Trespassing
Entering a property without permission.
Criminal Record
Criminal Record
A record of past unlawful acts.
Juvenile Hall
Juvenile Hall
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Mixed Emotions
Mixed Emotions
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Loaded Revolver
Loaded Revolver
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Accomplice
Accomplice
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Brawny
Brawny
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Inquisitive
Inquisitive
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Pilfered
Pilfered
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Lustrous
Lustrous
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Defiantly
Defiantly
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Everglades
Everglades
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Deeper Bond
Deeper Bond
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Sought Refuge
Sought Refuge
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Permits
Permits
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Dismissed the Importance
Dismissed the Importance
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Raise Awareness
Raise Awareness
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Family Discord
Family Discord
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Circumstantial Evidence
Circumstantial Evidence
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Advocate
Advocate
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Document Their Cause
Document Their Cause
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Endangered Status
Endangered Status
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Owls' Protection
Owls' Protection
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Breaking into Soda Machines
Breaking into Soda Machines
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Development Projects
Development Projects
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Confrontation with Dana
Confrontation with Dana
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Missing seats
Missing seats
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Ground breaking
Ground breaking
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Officer Delinko's Thoughts
Officer Delinko's Thoughts
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Study Notes
Chapter 16-18 Key Events and Characters
- Garrett interrupted Roy during Sunday lunch to deliver crucial news.
- Dana trespassed on the construction site, a fact Roy had already known.
- Roy learned that Dana had a criminal record, including shoplifting and breaking into soda machines.
- Dana is facing detention in Juvenile Hall, which surprised Roy.
- Roy's emotions were mixed when he learned of Dana's situation; he felt guilty yet relieved as Dana had been a bully.
- Curly left behind a loaded .38 revolver at the construction site after a confrontation with Dana.
- Curly was worried about losing his revolver because of its loaded status.
- Footprints were discovered on the ground, smaller than those belonging to Curly and Dana.
- The construction vehicles were missing their seats.
Vocabulary and Definitions
- Accomplice: A person who assists in committing a crime.
- Brawny: Describes someone with physical strength or muscular build.
- Inquisitive: Demonstrates curiosity and a desire to question.
- Pilfered: Stole items or belongings.
- Lustrous: Having a smooth and shiny surface.
- Defiantly: Acting in a bold and rebellious manner.
Significant Plot Developments
- Roy and his family traveled through the Everglades, marveling at the unique terrain and wildlife.
- A deeper bond formed between Roy and Mullet Fingers due to shared ideals about protecting nature.
- Beatrice sought refuge at Roy's home after a fight in her family, illustrating the turmoil in her household.
- Roy educated himself about obtaining permits related to the construction site at city hall.
- Curly dismissed the importance of owls, claiming nests were abandoned and downplaying their presence.
- Roy organized a plan to raise awareness about the construction's threat to the owls, encouraging his classmates to attend a groundbreaking ceremony.
Character Interactions and Relationships
- Beatrice's absence from school was known to be due to dental issues, but it was ultimately revealed she had a more serious altercation with her stepmother.
- Roy learned about Beatrice's family's discord involving Mullet Fingers and the differing opinions of her parents regarding his return home.
- After the violent encounter with Dana, Officer Delinko was convinced Dana was not involved in the vandalism, based on circumstantial evidence.
Actions Taken for the Owls
- Roy made a speech in class to advocate for the owls' protection.
- He took pictures with his mom's camera to document their cause and raise awareness.
- The importance of the owls was highlighted through various student discussions, emphasizing their endangered status amidst development projects.
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