Characters
This character makes the best bollos on Ashe Street.
Who is Mrs. Soldano?
While reaching for a sea sponge, Turtle surprised everyone in The Lost Love when she did this.
What is fall overboard?
This gambling game is known as the Cuban lottery.
What is bolita?
Something that sticks out is said to be doing this.
What is jutting?
The recipe for this Key West specialty includes Key lime juice, salt, hot pepper, and a variety of fruit and vegetables.
What is Cut Up?
This first mate of The Lost Love replaced another who had been "bitten by a shark."
Who is Ollie?
Turtle is surprised to meet this supposedly dead relative in Chapter 8.
Who is her grandmother, or Nana Philly?
This action-adventure comic strip ran from 1934 - 1973 and was a favorite of Turtle's from the funny pages.
What is Terry and the Pirates?
Often built to catch and store rainwater, this vessel is a waterproof container used to store liquids.
What is a cistern?
She was Pork Chop's first grade teacher.
Who is Mrs. Higgs?
Her job as caregiver to Nana Philly keeps her busy.
Who is Miss Bea?
Mrs. Higgs suspects she is being haunted by a crying ghost, the spirit of this person.
Who is the Sailor's widow?
"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?" is a quote from this radio crime show.
When people are secretly plotting something, they might be described with this adjective.
What is conspiratorial?
This nickname was given to the mysterious sound that frightened many people in Key West.
What is the Weeping Ghost?
This character was instructed by Mrs. Soldano to bring flan to Nana Philly for her lunch.
Who is Pork Chop?
Pork Chop hurt his knee when he tripped over this in the dark.
Who is Too Bad?
Black-eyed peas are a main ingredient in this spicy, garlicky Cuban specialty.
What is a bollo?
This creamy dessert is Buddy's favorite.
What is flan?
Nana Philly's father was employed at this job, which required him to salvage ships' cargo.
What is a wrecker?
She sat in front of Beans in school and would not let him peek at her answers on a test.
Who is Lucy?
Beans was burned up when he learned Slow Poke had done this.
What is hire Turtle?
All a person needs to play this prankster game is a rock and a string...and perhaps a mean streak!
What is Tick-tocking?
To look around for and take without permission.
What is scrounge?
A type of small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel for use as a tender.
What is a dinghy?