Literary Terms
The narrator in this point of view has unlimited knowledge of more than one character's thoughts.
What is third person omniscient?
The protagonist of the story is _______.
Who is Roy?
The running boy was not wearing these when Roy first saw him, and Roy thought it very odd.
What are shoes?
Beatrice is so tough and muscular because she plays ________.
What is soccer?
His given name is Napoleon Bridger, and he has very few friends.
Who is the Running Boy or Mullet Fingers?
The events between Roy and Dana is an example of this form of conflict.
What is man vs man?
Is Roy a round or flat character?
Is Roy a dynamic or static character?
What is round and dynamic?
Officer Delinko tripped over one of these on his first visit to the construction site.
What are owl holes?
Mullet Fingers ended up getting bitten by one of these.
What is a rottweiler? (or guard dog)
He knows all about Bozeman, Montana but lives in Coconut Cove, Florida.
Who is Roy?
The events between the Mullet Fingers and Mother Paula's are an example of this type of conflict.
What is Man vs. society?
Is Dana a round or flat character?
Is Dana a dynamic or static character?
What is round and static?
Roy found this type of snake at the Running Boy's campsite.
What are cottonmouth moccasins?
Why does Roy feel it's his responsibility to stay safe and out of trouble?
Since his mother had a miscarriage, he will likely be the only child they will ever have.
He is determined to become a detective one day.
Who is Officer Delinko?
An example from the novel of this literary term is when Roy shows his book, "The Sibley Guide to Birds," to his dad. Roy is reminded of a time when they saw a brown raptor in Montana.
What is flashback?
Is Ms. Hennepin a round or flat character?
Is Ms. Hennepin a dynamic or static character?
What is Flat and static?
Why did the Eberhardts move so frequently?
What is because Mr. Eberhardt worked at the Department of Justice and kept getting promoted?
Which three characters are the most influential in saving the owls?
Who are Mullet Fingers, Roy, and Mr. Eberhardt?
He is the son of the school guidance counselor.
Who is Garrett?
The climax of the novel occurs when ________.
Roy tells his class about the threatened owls, and the students and many adults show up at the groundbreaking to protest the construction.
Who is the antagonist of the story?
Mother Paula's Corporation, and to a lesser extent, Dana Matherson
One of the themes in the book is that "Family should always support one another." Give evidence from the story that supports this theme.
Answers will vary.
One of the themes of the book is to "Stand up for what's right." Give evidence from the book that supports this theme.
Answers will vary.
She plays the role of Mother Paula for the pancake house.
Who is Kimberly Lou Dixon?