7th Grade
What does the word 'ambushed' mean? (1.2)
make a surprise attack on (someone) from a concealed position
What does the word 'heedlessly' mean? (2.6)
without care or concern, or in a way that doesn't pay attention to a risk or possible difficulty
What does the word 'defaced' mean? (1.12)
spoil the surface or appearance of (something)
What does the word 'perpetually' mean? (2.12)
in a way that never ends or changes; constantly
What does the word 'intent' mean? (1.5)
resolved or determined to do (something)
What does the book say Dana smells like? (1.8)
stale cigarettes
What was Florida made for? (1.20)
running
Why did Roy notice the strange boy running around the sidewalk? (1.1)
Mean Dana Matherson was shoving his head against the school window
Why was Garrett popular? (1.23)
best farting noises in the school
Where was the police officer called? (1.9)
To a pancake house for vandalism
What was the theory about what happened? (1.15)
that kids were pulling a prank
Why does Roy feel like he doesn't have a hometown? (2.8)
His family hadn't stayed anywhere long enough for him to settle.
What does Officer Delinko, trip over at the construction site? (1.13)
hole built by an owl
What did Roy have to do to get o the bus in a hurry? (2.3)
punched Dana (the bully)
Why did the chase end?(2.7)
Roy passed out because he was hit by a golf ball.
How did Roy react when told he was moving to Florida? (2.9)
His mom caught him climbing out the window to runaway.
How does Roy respond when Miss Hennepin questions why he ran away? (2.14)
He lied saying he ran because he was afraid of Dana.
Why did Roy trade seats on the school bus? (2.1)
so he could look out for the running kid
What was the vandalism that Curly reported to the police station? (1.11)
Pulled up the stakes out of the ground; not according to the police
What was curious about Curly's answer to the police officer? (1.19)
pretending he doesn't know about the owls (suspicious)
What are two ways the running boy was described? (1.4)
1. straw blond and wiry
2. skin was nut-brown from the sun
3. wore faded Miami basketball jersey
4. no shoes
Why didn't Roy agree with Garrett that the running boy was a high school kid? Three reasons. Must provide all. (1.24)
1. too short to be HS
2. schedule was different
3. no uniform
What were some of the obstacles Roy faced when chasing the boy? (2.5) Four listed, must provide two.
1. fences
2. shrubbery
3. weaving through yapping dogs
4. lawn sprinklers and hot tubs
What punishment did Roy receive? (2.15)
Kicked off the bus for two weeks and has to write Dana an apology letter.
Why was Roy afraid to look when a hand landed on his shoulder? Who was it? (2.19)
He was afraid it was Dana. It was Beatrice instead.