Hoot
What does the word 'dignitaries' mean? (20.6)
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
What does the word 'manufactured' mean? (20.4)
produced on a large scale using machinery
What does the word 'barricade' mean? (20.17)
an obstruction or rampart thrown up across a way or passage to check the advance of the enemy
What does the word 'desperation' mean? (20.11)
a state of despair, typically one which results in rash or extreme behavior.
What does the word 'commerce' mean? (20.5)
the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale
Why did Officer Delinko shine his flashlight inside the burrows? (19.3)
He was trying to see if the owls had left the burrows. He was worried about their safety.
What did Mullet Fingers give Beatrice? (19.5)
The camera that belonged to Roy's mother. Beatrice said it has pictures of the owls in their burrows.
Why did Roy believe the owls would stay underground during the event? (20.2)
Roy believed the owls would stay underground during the event because there was a lot of noise and human commotion, which would frighten them.
Who were some of the notable individuals initially brought to the construction site in a limousine? (20.1)
The Coconut Cove mayor, Councilman Bruce Grandy, and the chamber of commerce president were brought to the construction site in a limousine.
Why was Officer Delinko surprised by the foreman's reaction to burying the owl dens? (19.2)
Officer Delinko was surprised by the foreman's casual attitude towards burying the owl dens, wondering if it was a macho act.
What did Mother Paula promise to be to the town during the gathering? (20.3)
She promised the company would be a good citizen, a good friend, and a good neighbor.
How was what Roy yelled received by the people at the gathering? (20.9)
They were silent and wondering what would happen next.
What concern did Officer Delinko express to Curly regarding the construction site? (19.1)
Officer Delinko expressed worry about the owls on the construction site.
Why doesn’t Officer Delinko tell the crowd that the snakes are fake? What does this tell you about his character?
Officer Delinko knows the kids are fighting for the owls and agrees with them.
How did Mr. Eberhardt’s response to missing school surprise Roy? (19.4)
Mr. Eberhardt gave Roy permission to miss school for the groundbreaking. He even wrote a note excusing him.
How did Roy attempt to prove the existence of the owls at the construction site? (20.11)
Roy attempted to prove the existence of the owls by showing a photograph taken by Mullet Fingers on his mother's camera.
Why do the kids form a human barricade around Mullet Fingers? (20.16)
The kids form a human barricade to protect the boy in the owl burrow when Chuck Muckle threatens to dig him out of the ground.
How did Kimberly Lou Dixon's appearance differ from Officer Delinko's initial perception of her based on TV commercials? (19.6)
Kimberly Lou Dixon appeared younger and different from Officer Delinko's initial perception of her from TV commercials.
What did some of the signs say? (20.10)
"MOTHER PAULA DOESN'T GIVE A HOOT ABOUT THE OWLS!"
"BIRD KILLERS GO HOME!"
"SAVE THE OWLS, BURY THE BUTTERMILKS"
What does Chuck Muckle accuse the boy of, and why does Officer Delinko refuse to arrest him? (20.13)
Chuck Muckle accuses the boy of trespassing, but Officer Delinko refuses to arrest him because the event was advertised as open to the public.