What does the word 'definitely' mean? (18.16)
without doubt (used for emphasis)
What does the word 'casually' mean? (18.1)
in a relaxed and informal way
What does the word 'expectantly' mean? (18.5)
with an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something good
What does the word 'pilfered' mean? (18.14)
steal (typically things of relatively little value)
Why did he (Roy) pack the camera? (18.11)
So he could get proof of the owls
Why does Roy go to Beatrice's house instead of waiting at his regular bus stop? (18.12)
To ask her a bunch of questions about the newspaper, the pancake house, and her stepbrother
What event is happening at noon in the future location of the 469th family-style restaurant in the United States, Canada, and Jamaica? (18.10)
The Groundbreaking Ceremony for Mother Paula's Pancake House
Why was it good that no one saw Roy leave school? (18.17)
It is strictly against the rules for kids to leave the school grounds without a note.
What does Officer Delinko see in the sky while observing the baby owl? (18.7)
Why did Beatrice bite her stepmother’s toe? (18.13)
The stone on the toe ring belonged to Beatrice's mother
How did Officer Delinko react when he encountered the baby owl in the burrow? (18.4)
Made his voice calmer after realizing what it was. Laughed at the bird's sound.
What did Roy find on the torn page of the newspaper? (18.19)
Lots of current events listed for his social studies project
What did Officer Delinko dream of achieving in his career? (18.3)
He wanted his career to be on the fast track again so he could be a detective.
How did Mullet Fingers react to the newspaper advertisement? (18.18)
He remained surprisingly calm, almost as if he expected it.
Why does it take Officer Delinko so long to realize what will happen to the owls if the construction begins? (18.8)
He was concentrating on solving the case and promoting his career.
How did the class react upon learning about the potential harm to the burrowing owls? (18.21)
They were outraged
What happened Sunday at the Leep residence? (18.15)
Beatrice's dad and stepmother got into a fight after seeing Mullet Fingers in the garage.
What did Roy want to tell his father about the owls? (18.9)
He wants to tell his dad about the time of burrowing and that the pancake company doesn't have permits at city hall.
Why was Miss Hennepin disappointed in Roy? (18.16)
She was disappointed that Roy wouldn't share Mullet Fingers' identity.
How does Mr. Ryan react to Roy's proposal to visit the owl site? (18.23)
Reminded Roy that students weren't allowed to leave school, but agreed a note from parents would work.
Why did Officer Delinko and Curly keep secrets from each other regarding the vandalism at Mother Paula's construction site? (18.2)
Officer Delinko didn't want to make Curly agitated again. Curly didn't want the bulldozer seats being stolen put in a police report.
What did Roy reveal about the legality of harming the burrowing owls? (18.22)
Roy explained that the owls were protected by state and federal laws and that what the pancake house was doing was illegal.