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What is an excursion?
What is an excursion?
a trip or outing
What does appraising mean?
What does appraising mean?
judging or measuring
What does bleakly mean?
What does bleakly mean?
hopelessly, miserably
What does enticed mean?
What does enticed mean?
What does ballistic mean?
What does ballistic mean?
What does leery mean?
What does leery mean?
Because of his fear of drowning, Doug was _______________________ of the ocean.
Because of his fear of drowning, Doug was _______________________ of the ocean.
My mother became _______________________ when I lost her cell phone.
My mother became _______________________ when I lost her cell phone.
___________________________ by the scent of bacon frying, the dog headed for the kitchen.
___________________________ by the scent of bacon frying, the dog headed for the kitchen.
John _________________________ handed in his incomplete test when the bell rang.
John _________________________ handed in his incomplete test when the bell rang.
For our summer vacation, our family planned an ______________________ to the beach.
For our summer vacation, our family planned an ______________________ to the beach.
After the shopping trip, Annabelle swept an __________________________ look over her new purchases.
After the shopping trip, Annabelle swept an __________________________ look over her new purchases.
In chapter 10, Roy discovers that _______________________ saved him from Dana's wrath in the janitor's closet.
In chapter 10, Roy discovers that _______________________ saved him from Dana's wrath in the janitor's closet.
Why does Beatrice need ground beef in chapter 10?
Why does Beatrice need ground beef in chapter 10?
Why does Beatrice need bandages, tape and antibiotic ointment?
Why does Beatrice need bandages, tape and antibiotic ointment?
What happened to Mullet Finger's arm?
What happened to Mullet Finger's arm?
In what two ways does Mullet Fingers ensure that the poisonous snakes he releases at the construction site will not hurt anyone?
In what two ways does Mullet Fingers ensure that the poisonous snakes he releases at the construction site will not hurt anyone?
Why does Mullet Fingers sabotage the building site?
Why does Mullet Fingers sabotage the building site?
Who is Kimberly Lou Dixon?
Who is Kimberly Lou Dixon?
What excuse do Beatrice and Roy give Dr. Gonzalez for Mullet's injuries?
What excuse do Beatrice and Roy give Dr. Gonzalez for Mullet's injuries?
What type of narrative device is used to show events from the past in the story?
What type of narrative device is used to show events from the past in the story?
Who is Leon 'Lurch' Leep?
Who is Leon 'Lurch' Leep?
What did Curly bring to the construction site for protection?
What did Curly bring to the construction site for protection?
What did Curly accidentally shoot?
What did Curly accidentally shoot?
What was Mr. Eberhardt upset about?
What was Mr. Eberhardt upset about?
What effect did Roy's parents rushing to the hospital have?
What effect did Roy's parents rushing to the hospital have?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Terms
- Excursion: A trip or outing, often with specific purpose or destination.
- Appraising: The act of judging or measuring something, often for value.
- Bleakly: Describes a state of feeling hopeless or miserable.
- Enticed: The process of luring or attracting someone towards something.
- Ballistic: Refers to an intense emotional reaction, typically anger.
- Leery: Indicates a feeling of uncertainty or suspicion towards something.
Chapter 10 Insights
- Beatrice saves Roy from Dana's anger in the janitor's closet.
- Ground beef is necessary for feeding burrowing owls, not for harmful purposes.
- Mullet Fingers requires bandages and antibiotic ointment for an injury sustained from a dog bite.
- To prevent harm from the snakes he releases at a construction site, Mullet Fingers tapes their mouths and adds sparkles to their tails for visibility.
- The motive behind Mullet Fingers sabotaging the construction site is to protect the owls.
Chapter 10 - Character Dynamics
- Curly's wife is unconcerned with his overnight stay on the job due to planned distractions involving her mother and shopping.
- Kimberly Lou Dixon is identified as an iconic figure linked to 'Mother Paula's Pancake House.'
- Beatrice fabricates a story about Mullet’s injuries, claiming they occurred during soccer practice.
- Mullet's parents are allegedly absent due to work on a crab boat, contributing to the need for medical attention.
Narrative Techniques
- Flashback: An action that interrupts the current narrative to provide background information.
Character Background
- Leon "Lurch" Leep: Beatrice’s father, providing context for her family dynamics.
- Beatrice's Stepmother, Lana: Is described as having a strained relationship with her son, leading to military school enrollment.
- Beatrice’s mother pursued a career change after divorcing Leon to train cockatoos.
Climax Moments
- Officer Delinko discovers evidence at the construction site, including owls and a green cloth linked to Mullet Fingers.
- Curly unintentionally discharges a firearm at the construction site, causing unexpected chaos.
- Roy expresses his deep aversion to seeing bloody scenes, tied to a traumatic past experience.
Conclusion of Chapters
- The collaborative effort among Mullet Fingers, Beatrice, and Roy to save the owls is a central theme.
- Tension escalates when Mullet Fingers goes missing from the hospital after Roy's parents are alerted, suggesting the lengths to which the characters will go to protect each other and their cause.
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