Why does Roy decide to help in the fight to save the burrowing owls?
Roy realizes that without his help, the owls will lose their homes. He wants to help Beatrice and Mullet Fingers fight injustice.
100
She's an actress and a member of the Audubon Society.
Kimberly Lou Dixon.
100
Why does Beatrice break into Roy's house?
Beatrice breaks into Roy's house because her parents are fighting, and she needs somewhere safe to sleep.
200
What does "surveillance" mean?
Surveillance means to watch a person or group very closely.
200
She points out that sometimes there's a conflict between one's head and heart.
Mrs. Eberhardt.
200
Why does Chuck Muckle try to pretend that the burrowing owls aren't living on the construction site?
Chuck Muckle tries to pretend that the burrowing owls aren't living on the construction site so that he can go ahead and bulldoze over their homes.
200
He discovers that there is no Environmental Impact Statement for the Mother Paula's construction site.
Mr. Eberhardt.
200
Why doesn't Lonna try to find her son?
Lonna doesn't try to find her son because they don't get along, and she is "fed up" with him.
300
What is an amateur?
An amateur is a person who is not skillful, or is not a professional yet.
300
He discovered alligators in his port-a-potties.
Curly.
300
Why does Beatrice decide to protect Roy?
Beatrice decides to protect Roy because he brings shoes to her brother and seems really concerned about him, and about the owls. Also, she admires him for standing up to Dana Matherson.
300
He's a runaway with creative methods of solving problems.
Mullet Fingers.
300
Why does Roy go to see Dana Matherson?
Roy goes to see Dana Matherson hoping that they can work things out so that he can be free to solve the problems involving Mullet Fingers and the owls.
400
What does "gored" mean?
Gored means to be pierced or stabbed with a horn or tusk.
400
They live on the construction site where Mother Paula's Pancake House will be built.
Burrowing owls.
400
Why does Roy borrow his mother's camera?
Roy borrows his mother's camera to prove to authorities that owls live on the construction site.
400
She's a tough girl with a beautiful singing voice.
Beatrice.
400
Why does Kalo take his dogs away from the construction site?
Kalo takes his dogs away from the construction site because someone has let loose poisonous snakes.
500
What does "ballistic" mean?
Ballistic means to become very angry or irrational.
500
In Florida, he learns to stand up for injustice even though he's still a kid.
Roy Eberhardt.
500
Who is Seminole leader Osceola, and why is he famous?
Seminole leader Osceola was a warrior, and he is famous because he protested the Indian Removal Act. He witnessed many battles between the Seminoles and the U.S. government.
500
He is dismayed when someone paints the windows of his car black.
Officer Delinko.
500
Why doesn't Roy have a hometown?
Roy doesn't have a hometown because his family moves frequently, and just moved to Florida from Montana.