Who's Who?
Who is the main character who just moved to Florida?
Roy Eberhardt
What unusual thing does Roy see out of the bus window?
a barefoot boy running fast
"It's still an act of vandalism," said Officer Delinko.
Who is officer talking about in this quote?
The unknown person messing up the construction site.
In what state is the story set?
Florida
What does the word malicious mean?
mean
What is the nickname of the barefoot running boy?
Mullet Fingers
What happens when Roy follows the running boy?
he gets hit in the head with a gold ball
"Where ya goin', cowgirl"
Who says that to Roy
Dana
Where did Roy live before moving to Florida?
Montana
What does the word surveillance mean?
observation
Who is Roy's bully on the bus?
Dana Matherson
What prank is pulled at the construction sight?
alligators are put in porta potties
"you don't know anything about me."
Who says this and why?
Mullet Fingers because he is hiding his identity
Mother Paula's All-American Pancake House
what does the word impenetrable mean?
can't brake through
What is the name of the tough girl who bikes and is related to Mullet Fingers?
Beatrice Leap
Why does officer Delinko's police car get vandalized?
He falls asleep watching the construction sight
"The owls are in danger!"
What is this referring to?
burrowing owls at the construction site
What unusual wildlife lives in the empty lot? And what is the size of it?
Burrowing Owls, the are very small
What does the word desist mean?
to stop
Who is the bumbling police officer in Coconut Grove?
Officer Delinko
What happens when Roy finally meets Mullet Fingers?
Mullet Fingers refuses to tell Roy his real name or give him any information
"you can't build here."
Why not?
its the home of protected owls
Why is the construction site important to the story?
It is the center of the environmental conflict
what does the word perpetual mean?
on going, constant