Ch 1-2
What does the word 'tormenting' mean? (2.28)
causing severe physical or mental suffering
What does the word 'sincere' mean? (2.42)
beginning to have genuine feelings
What does the word 'swiveled' mean? (2.43)
turn around a point or axis or on a swivel
What does the word 'accosted' mean? (2.36)
approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
What does the word 'ambushed' mean? (1.2)
make a surprise attack on (someone)
What does the word 'gargled' mean? (2.30)
wash one's mouth and throat with a liquid
What does the word 'heedlessly' mean? (2.32)
without care or concern
What does the word 'perpetually' mean? (2.38)
in a way that never ends or changes; constantly
What does the word 'nark' mean? (2.39)
a police informer
What does the word 'snidely' mean? (2.47)
rudely and critically
37) What is the nickname Dana gave to Roy? (2.37)
Tex or cowgirl
What was Florida made for? (1.20)
running
What punishment did Roy receive? (2.41)
suspended from the bus for two weeks and have to write apology letter to Dana
Why did the chase end? (2.33)
Roy got hit be a golfball
Who was Leroy? (1.14)
Real name of Curly, the construction worker
Why doesn’t Roy tell Miss Hennepin the whole truth? (2.44)
He didn't tell her about the running boy. Didn't feel like that is something you share.
Why did Roy trade seats on the school bus? (2.27)
to be closer to the front door
Why was Roy nervous talking to the curly-haired girl? (2.46)
He was uncomfortable because she was a girl. He felt intimidated because she was taller than him.
Why does Roy feel like he doesn't have a hometown? (2.34)
His family had never stayed anywhere long enough for Roy to feel settled
Why was Roy afraid to look when a hand landed on his shoulder? Who was it? (2.45)
The tall blond girl with the red-framed eyeglasses—the one he’d encountered on the school bus.
Why does the girl advise Roy to mind his own business? (2.48)
Because she knows something about the running boy situation
How does Roy respond when Miss Hennepin questions why he ran away? (2.40)
He lied by saying that he was scared of Dana.
What did Roy have to do to get o the bus in a hurry? (2.29)
Break the rules on the bus by punching Dana in the face
Describe some obstacles Roy faced when chasing the boy. (2.31) (must provide two answers to receive credit)
over fences, through shrubbery, weaving through yapping dogs and lawn sprinklers and hot tubs.
How did Roy react when told he was moving to Florida? (2.35)
1st - locked himself in his room.
2nd - cried
3rd- packed a bag
4th- got caught by mom climbing out window