Chapter 16-29
What is the bet (3 things)
15 worms, in 15 days = $50.
How did Joe and Alan CREATE a 2 foot worm?
They glued 2 worms together.
Why does Billy keep getting mad at Joe and Alan?
Because they keep cheating
What is a trough?
A container that animals eat from (Pigs)
What is saran wrap used for
Cover leftovers in the fridge
Where did Joe and Alan take Billy? Why did they feed him a bunch of junk food?
To a baseball game. To make him sleepy and forget about eating the worm
What did Joe and Alan ask Billy's mom to do?
Watch him eat 2 worms
For the 15th worm, how did Joe and Alan try to trick Billy again?
The fed him a Kidney Bean instead of a worm.
What is a Butcher?
Someone who cuts and sells meat
What does is mean to be envious of someone?
Jealous; want what they have
Who really wrote the letter signed by Dr McGrath to Billy and his mom?
Joe and Alan (NOT THE REAL DOCTOR)
Who did Billy's mom call about eating the worms
The Dr. McGrath
What time was it when Billy realized he fell asleep after the baseball game and did not eat the 13th worm?
11:45PM
What does a referee do
Makes sure everyone follows the rules
What does it mean if you are fuming about something?
You are very angry
Name 2 ways Joe and Alan tried to cheat/trick Billy
Glued 2 worms together; Fed Billy a bunch of junk food to make him fall asleep before.
Why do you think Joe and Alan told Billy's mom about the bet?
They were hoping she would make him quit
After the siren woke everyone up, what was Joe's and Alan's punishment?
They had to knock on everyone's door to apologize and no tv, dessert or allowance
What does nonchalant mean
Calm and carefree
What are you doing if you are weeping?
Crying hard
Why is Alan worried throughout the story?
Because if he loses the bet, he will have to pay Billy $50
How did Billy's mom make the worms taste good?
She sautéed 1 worm and made an ice cream sundae out of the second worm
Why do they use the siren before Billy eats the 13 worm?
Because they need Alan and Joe to witness Billy eat the worm.
What does tender mean
Easy to chew; not tough
What is another word for belching?
Burping