Swindle 1
Where did they meet up at 8:30 p.m Friday for the fake sleepover? (Hint: The building that was demolished.)
At the Old Rockford house.
What kind of dog was Luthor?
A Doberman
What baseball card did Griffin find?
A Babe Ruth baseball card that was printed in 1920.
What was the name of Palomino's dog?
Luthor.
Who is known as "The Man With The Plan"?
Griffin Bing
What does the word "cadaverous" mean?
"A tall, cadaverous man with a ring of white hair around a bald crown..."
What does "condemned" mean?
"The old Rockford house is a condemned building that will be demolished..."
Officially declared to be unfit for use.
What invention did Griffin's dad come up with?
The SmartPick.
What happened at Palominos when the boys took the card?
Palomino told Griffin the card was a knockoff, but still bought it from him for $120.
What was the name of Griffin's friend?
Ben Slovak.
What does the word memorabilia mean?
"The card will be sold to the highest bidder at Worthington's Annual Memorabilia"
It describes items that remind you of a certain event or time period.
How would the Babe Ruth card change Griffin's life?
The money would help his family, they are struggling financially.
What does the word speculation mean?
"Griffin stayed up because he was mulling over the reason he and Ben were camping out with dust bunnies and a century of supernatural speculation. He was thinking about the last plan."
When you guess about how something is going to come out (or how it happened).
What does "unethical" mean?
"It was shady, underhanded, unethical, and even sleazy."
Morally wrong.
When the committee refused to hear Griffin's formal presentation, what project did they decide on instead?
"He peered around at the shadowed walls, as if expecting to see something supernatural and hideous coming through."
Forces, beings, and events that are beyond what can be explained by nature. (Vampires, Witches, Werewolves...)
What does the word philosophy mean?
"His philosophy: If you want something, you make it happen. You dont sit around wishing for it to come true."
Proper behavior, and the search for wisdom.
How do you think the boys get the card back?
They were going to "steal it back"
How much did Palomino say the opening bid was going to be?
Two hundred thousand dollars.
How did Palomino show his dishonesty?
He bet the card in an auction after telling the boys it was fake.
What did Griffin want to build at the Rockford site?
He wanted them to build a skate park.
What does the word "emporium" mean?
"In Palomino's Emporium...."It is a large store that sells a variety of merchandise. You can call a department store
What does "cavernous" mean?
"the cavernous old house creaked and groaned with hollow, eerie noises."
If something reminds you of a cave or cavern in size, shape, or feel.
What does the word admonished mean?
"Get it out of your head. He admonished himself."
To scold. If you want to show someone you're not happy with his behavior
What does assailant mean?
"He touched the short fur, rubbery skin, and sharp clinging claws, but his slippery assailant resisted his grasping fingers."
Someone who attacks.