Vocabulary and Insights from Chapter 10

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What is an excursion?

a trip or outing

What does appraising mean?

judging or measuring

What does bleakly mean?

hopelessly, miserably

What does enticed mean?

lured or attracted Signup and view all the answers

What does ballistic mean?

very angry, upset, or excited Signup and view all the answers

What does leery mean?

uncertain or suspicious of Signup and view all the answers

Because of his fear of drowning, Doug was _______________________ of the ocean.

leery Signup and view all the answers

My mother became _______________________ when I lost her cell phone.

ballistic Signup and view all the answers

___________________________ by the scent of bacon frying, the dog headed for the kitchen.

Enticed Signup and view all the answers

John _________________________ handed in his incomplete test when the bell rang.

bleakly Signup and view all the answers

For our summer vacation, our family planned an ______________________ to the beach.

excursion Signup and view all the answers

After the shopping trip, Annabelle swept an __________________________ look over her new purchases.

appraising Signup and view all the answers

In chapter 10, Roy discovers that _______________________ saved him from Dana's wrath in the janitor's closet.

Beatrice Signup and view all the answers

Why does Beatrice need ground beef in chapter 10?

to feed the burrowing owls Signup and view all the answers

Why does Beatrice need bandages, tape and antibiotic ointment?

for Mullet Finger's arm Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Mullet Finger's arm?

He gets bit by a dog. Signup and view all the answers

In what two ways does Mullet Fingers ensure that the poisonous snakes he releases at the construction site will not hurt anyone?

<ol> <li>the snake's mouths were taped shut and 2. he placed sparkles on the tips of the snake tails to be easier to spot for when collecting</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mullet Fingers sabotage the building site?

He wants to save the owls. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Kimberly Lou Dixon?

The icon of 'Mother Paula's Pancake House' Signup and view all the answers

What excuse do Beatrice and Roy give Dr. Gonzalez for Mullet's injuries?

that he was mauled at soccer practice, blacked out and did not wake up until the next day - which is when they decided to bring him to the hospital Signup and view all the answers

What type of narrative device is used to show events from the past in the story?

A flashback. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Leon 'Lurch' Leep?

Beatrice's father Signup and view all the answers

What did Curly bring to the construction site for protection?

.38 caliber revolver Signup and view all the answers

What did Curly accidentally shoot?

the commode (toilet) Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Eberhardt upset about?

His son was missing from the emergency room. Signup and view all the answers

What effect did Roy's parents rushing to the hospital have?

Mullet Fingers had to escape from the medical center. Signup and view all the answers

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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Explore the vocabulary terms and key insights from Chapter 10 of the text. This quiz covers important definitions and critical events that highlight the characters' motivations and actions, particularly regarding the protection of burrowing owls. Test your understanding of the chapter's themes and vocabulary.