What does the word 'distressed' mean? (16.10)
suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain
What dos the word 'reputation' mean? (16.4)
the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something
What does the word 'scrutiny' mean? (16.19)
critical observation or examination
What does the word 'liberation' mean? (16.5)
freedom from limits on thought or behavior
What does the word 'harrowing' mean? (16.13)
extremely disturbing or distressing
What did Curly forget at the construction site?(16.9)
Curly forgot his gun.
How was Curly's account of the story different from the actual events? (16.7)
He elaborated the story to make it more interesting.
Why was Curly distressed when he realized his gun was missing? (16.11)
Because it was loaded
Why did Roy feel a sense of liberation upon hearing about Dana Matherson's arrest? (16.3)
Because Dana was a troublemaker
Why was Curly able to sleep in his own bed? (16.6)
He was able to take a break because the vandal was in custody.
Why was Mrs. Eberhardt so upset about the doorbell ringing? (16.1)
Because it was Sunday and the doorbell was ringing
What did Curly discover was missing from the construction site? (16.15)
The driver's seat to the bulldozer was gone.
What did Roy's father suggest he do to check if the pancake house had all the necessary permits? (16.25)
Roy's father suggested that he call the building department at City Hall to check if the pancake house had all the necessary permits.
What was Ocer Delinko's phone message about? (16.24)
He called to inform the Eberhardts that Delinko had arrested Dana as a suspect for the vandalism at the construction site.
What scary thought went. through Curly's head? Provide one example of concern. (16.14)
Teenaged robber stole it. (examples: stashed in dumpster or toss in bushes)
What made Roy feel a closer connection to Mullet Fingers? (16.23)
Because of their shared interest in wildlife
What news did Garrett have to tell Roy? How did Garrett know this info? (16.2)
He told Roy that Dana was arrested. Garrett knew this because the cops called his mom who is the guidance counselor.
Why couldn't Roy go visit Mullet Fingers?(16.20)
Roy's mom invoked a Sunday family outing rule.