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What does the word 'conveniently' mean? (11.2)
in a way that fits well with particular needs, activities, and plans
What does the word 'skulking' mean? (11.21)
to hide or move around as if trying not to be seen, usually with bad intentions
What does the word 'retrieved' mean? (11.7)
get or bring (something) back; regain possession of
What does the word 'delinquents' mean? (11.12)
a usually young person who regularly performs illegal or immoral acts
What does the word 'contemplate' mean? (11.17)
to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully
What does the word 'tolerance' mean? (11.33)
the ability or willingness to accept or endure something
What does the word 'sabotaging' mean? (11.13)
deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage
What habit did Officer Delinko have regarding the construction site? (11.1)
He drove past the site every morning and afternoon
What does the word 'ruefully' mean? (11.24)
in a way that expresses sorrow or regret
Why did Officer Delinko hope the pancake-house company would put up a fence? (11.4)
To scare off potential intruders
What did Officer Delinko find near the stolen bike? (11.29)
A torn-off shirt sleeve
What did Curly inadvertently shoot inside the trailer? (11.23)
The commode (or the toilet)
Why did Beatrice object to Roy flagging down the policeman? (11.8)
She didn't want the police officer to know about her brother or what her brother was doing.
What did Mrs. Eberhardt realize about the stolen bike? (11.28)
She recognized it. It looked like the one Beatrice rode.
How did Curly, the foreman, spend his evening at the construction site? (11.14)
Locked in the trailer watching baseball.
Why did Roy dash after his friends despite the police car approaching?(11.9)
Roy dashed after his friends because they were the closest things to friends he had in Coconut Cove, and he didn't think he had done anything wrong in helping Mullet Fingers.
What thoughts run through Curly's mind about meeting Kimberly Lou Dixon? (11.18)
Curly wonders if it's okay to ask for Kimberly Lou Dixon's autograph, if she would pose for a picture with him, and how she would speak to him.
How does Mr. Eberhardt react to the idea of writing the letter? (11.32)
Mr. Eberhardt shows lack of enthusiasm and is running out of tolerance for the pushy young cop.
Based on Roy's thoughts, why did he believe helping Mullet Fingers couldn't possibly be a crime? (11.10)
Roy believed helping Mullet Fingers could not be a crime because he thought the kid was only trying to take care of some owls.
What does Officer Delinko want Mr. Eberhardt to write a letter about? (11.31)
Officer Delinko wants Mr. Eberhardt to write up a note for the permanent file, expressing appreciation for helping out his son.