Vocab
What word means polite and well-mannered?
Civilized
Where does Hoot take place?
Coconut Cove, Florida
Who is the main character who recently moved from Montana?
Roy Eberhardt
What word means to hit hard?
Clobbered
What language(s) does Ms. Momotyuk speak?
Ukrainian, Russian, and English
What word means done against someone's will?
Involuntary
Who is the barefoot running boy Roy sees from the school bus?
Mullet Fingers
Which tough character initially threatens Roy but later helps him?
Beatrice Leep
What word means soaked through with liquid?
Sodden
What's Ms. Gerety's favorite flavor of ice cream?
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
What word means causing fear or dread; intimidating?
Formidable
What animals are being threatened by the construction site?
Burrowing owls
Which character serves as a foil to Roy because of his dishonesty or incompetence?
Foil: is a character who contrasts with another character the most
Curly (for dishonesty) OR Officer Delinko (for incompetence)
What word means moving stealthily, like an animal hunting?
Prowled
How many kids does Ms. Yu have?
2 kids! A son and a daughter
What word means to think deeply about something?
Mulling
What happens because Dana bullies Roy, leading Roy to first notice the running boy?
Roy runs after the boy across the street
What internal conflict does Roy struggle with throughout the novel?
Choosing whether to avoid trouble or stand up for what’s right
What word describes a mocking or contemptuous facial expression?
Sneering
What is the name of Ms. Sullivan's cat?
Cal
What word means anger at something unfair?
Indignation
Why is Mullet Fingers sabotaging the Mother Paula’s construction site?
To protect the burrowing owls and save their habitat
Why can Mullet Fingers be considered a symbol of activism?
He takes risks, breaks rules, and stands up for animals when adults won’t
What word means speaking in a harsh or biting way?
Caustically
What two languages does Mrs. Ball's mom speak?
Spanish and English