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What does the word 'indignation' mean? (12.6)
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
What does the word 'raving' mean? (12.23)
wild, irrational, or incoherent talk
What does the word 'pathetic' mean? (12.8)
pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness
What does the word 'solemnly' mean? (12.20)
with deep sincerity
What does the word 'intention' mean? (12.16)
a thing intended; an aim or plan
Who tried to strangle Roy in the janitor’s closet? (12.1)
Dana Matherson
What does the word 'agitated' mean? (12.2)
feeling or appearing troubled or nervous
What did Roy's mother speculate was involved in Roy getting bitten by a dog? (12.18)
Hamburger meat
Why couldn't Roy's parents see him right away at the hospital? (12.19)
According to the hospital staff, he was sleeping.
Why did Roy and Beatrice lie about how Mullet Fingers got injured? (12.10)
They didn't want his mother to find out as he didn't live at their house.
Why did Roy not want to be in the emergency room when he heard the siren outside? (12.15)
He was scared of gory scenes
What did the doctor say about the wounds on Mullet Fingers’ arm? (12.7)
They were old
Why did Roy impulsively give his name at the hospital? (12.3)
To help Mullet Fingers get medical attention
How did Roy feel when he found the article about fishing for cutthroat trout in the magazine? (12.14)
Roy was feeling homesick for Montana when he found the article about fishing for cutthroat trout in the magazine.
Why did Roy's father think they owed the doctor an apology? (12.22)
Because Roy lied to the doctor about who he was and who Mullet Fingers was.
What role did Beatrice take on in telling the story, and why was it significant? (12.4)
Beatrice let Beatrice take over the story as she was more experienced at fibbing to adults, which was significant because it shows her ability to fabricate stories convincingly.
What task does Beatrice mention she has to do every night before leaving Roy alone? (12.12)
Beatrice mentions that she has to fix dinner for her dad every night before leaving Roy alone.
What does Dr. Gonzalez reveal about her belief in Beatrice's story? (12.5)
Dr. Gonzalez reveals her belief in Beatrice's story about the stepbrother being attacked by dogs but expresses doubt about the incident occurring on that specific day.
How did Roy respond to the grownups when asked about the missing boy? (12.24)
Told them that he didn't know Mullet Fingers real name or where he was.
What consequences does Beatrice mention could happen once the truth about the boy's identity is revealed? (12.11)
Once the truth about the boy's identity is revealed, Beatrice mentions that he could end up in juvie detention until his mother finds a new military school, possibly in a far-off place like Guam.
Why did Roy ask Beatrice to tell him the real name of the person they were discussing? (12.13)
Roy asked Beatrice to tell him the real name of the person because he felt it was the least she could do after what had happened.