Tom
What was weird about Tom's last name?
It was spelled Terdle like a turtle.
What was the Turtle Lady's real name?
Ila Loetscher
On page 13 it says "the entire CLUTCH has to be put back"What does the word CLUTCH mean?
It means a collection of eggs.
What conflict happened on page 8?
Tom talked about fighting in school. He had gotten into fights.
How do you spell Tom's last name?
T-E-R-D-L-E
How did Toms first interaction with the Turtle Lady go?
Not good because she was angry that he was uncovering the egg.
What didn't she believe about Tom at first?
She didn't believe his last name
On page 12 it says "She snapped her thumb at a sign on a WEATHERED post not far away" What does the word WEATHERED mean?
It means worn out or old.
How was Tom digging up the turtle eggs on page 12 a problem?
The turtle lady was worried he would kill them.
How old was the Turtle Lady when she met Tom as a child?
Around 80(page 14)
How did Tom and the Turtle ladies relationship change?
It improved because they got to know each other and became friends.
What job did she have in the town?
She was a deputy with the police department
On page 6 it says "This time my dad was TRANSFERRED yo Port Arkansas, Texas. What does the word TRANSFERRED mean?
It means to move one thing or a person from one place to another.
How was the conflict avoided on page 22?
Tom was going to kill the crabs because they were going to kill the turtle eggs however the turtle lady told him it was a part of life.
What was Tom and the Lady doing on page 13?
Putting the eggs back in the hole.
What problems was Tom having in school?
Students were making fun of his last name
How did she feel about the turtles?
She loved and protected them
On page 17 it says "You help me PATROL this area, especially tomorrow night when the eggs will probably hatch. WHat does the word PATROL mean?
It means to watch over.
How did Tom and the Turtle Lady help each other as characters?
Tom needed a friend and the Turtle Lady work with Tom to teach him about turtles. They both gave each other a friend.
How old was the Turtle Lady when she died?
95 years old (page 25)
What creatures did Tom want to hit with a stick?
Crabs
How did she feel about Tom when she first met him?
She felt cautious, and worried because he was uncovering the turtle eggs.
On page 18 it says "That night, after CONVINCING my folks that I had to help the Turtle Lady, I met her down at the beach. What does the word CONVINCING mean?
Convincing means to change someones mind or to persuade them to do soemthing.
What lesson did Tom learn on page 22?
Its better to let nature take care of itself. Or somethings are better left alone.
Even though the turtle lady died how was she still there at the beach?
Page 26 says that her spirit was still "guarding" the beach