"Roy was gulping like a beached trout" is an example of what figurative language?
Simile
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Curly, who is actually quite bald, has a name that represents what kind of irony? (Situational, verbal, or dramatic?)
Situational, because the circumstances (Curly being bald) are ironic.
100
What major problem do the burrowing owls face during the course of the novel?
Construction would ruin their nests.
100
Which character is best described as brave, curious, and the new kid.
Roy
100
Where was Roy originally from?
Montana
200
"Disneyland is an armpit" is an example of what kind of figurative language?
Metaphor
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Name at least 2 types of irony.
Verbal, situational, dramatic
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What is Roy's approach to dealing with bullies?
Face them by talking things out.
200
What character is known as "The King of Farts"?
Garret
200
What is the full name of the company that wants to build on the construction site?
Mother Paula's All American Pancake House
300
Define "imagery"
The "mental picture" painted by an author, including sight, sound, feel, smell, and taste.
300
When Roy says, "Great" after Garret tells him Dana will beat him up, he is using what kind of irony?
Verbal, because what he is saying is ironic.
300
Roy's conflict with Dana Matherson is internal or external?
External, as he is being punched.
300
What is a Mullet? (Hint: not the haircut!)
A small fish
300
What kind of snakes does Mullet Fingers have?
Cottonmouth Moccasins
400
"Traffic crept through the standing water" is an example of what figurative language?
Personification
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What is ironic about Garret's character?
He behaves poorly, and yet his mother is a guidance councilor.
400
Roy wanting to find the running boy is an example of what kind of conflict?
Internal, because it is based on his emotions.
400
How did Beatrice the Bear earn her nickname?
She threw a football player who slapped her bottom into a fountain.
400
WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR SEATS! Who wrote "Hoot"?
Carl Hiaasen
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Curly becomes annoyed when he is called a "foreman" instead of a "supervising engineer", which is a ______ for "foreman". (Hint: "passing away" is also a ______ for "dying".)
Euphemism
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What motivation did Officer Delinko have for waking up early to stake out the construction site, and why is it ironic considering what happened to him while he was there?
He wanted to look good/show he could be a detective, which is ironic because he ended up making a fool of himself.
500
What small detail eventually made Miss Hennepin believe Roy's story and how did she punish him?
The marks on his neck; suspension form the bus for 2 weeks.
500
What is Curly's real name?
Leroy Branitt
500
What funny name did the latrines have at the construction site?