Characters
What mean nicknames does Dana call Roy?
"Cowgirl" and "Tex"
What state does the story take place in?
Florida
What does Roy see out of the school bus window that piques his curiosity?
A barefoot running boy
What does Roy do when Dana chokes him on the bus?
He punches him in the nose.
Officer Delinko asks Curly about what will happen to the burrowing owls when construction starts. What is Curly's response?
"What owls?"
What is the name of the girl with the red framed glasses that Roy bumps into as he runs off the bus?
Beatrice Leep
What state did Roy live in before moving to Florida?
Montana
What are they building at the constriction site?
A Mother Paula's All-American Pancake House
Why is Beatrice given the nickname "Beatrice the Bear"?
She broke a boy's collarbone.
Why does Roy ask his parents if it is illegal to not attend school?
He believes the running boy is not attending school.
What is the name of the construction foreman at the Mother Paula's construction site?
Curly, or Leroy Branitt
What town does the story take place in?
Coconut Cove
When Roy dumps the third trash bag, he thinks what comes out are ropes. What are they?
snakes, Cottonmouth Moccasins
Why did Curly call the police the second time?
The tires of the construction vehicles had been flattened, and all the survey stakes had been pulled out.
Why does Miss Hennepin choose to not suspend Roy from school?
She sees the bruises on his neck from when Dana choked him.
Why is Officer Delinko assigned desk duty for a month?
He falls asleep while patrolling and the vandals spray paint his windows. The local newspaper writes an article about it.
Roy is described as "an old pro at being the new kid." How many schools has Roy attended in his life?
Six
Who stole Roy's bike?
Beatrice
What is Roy's punishment for punching Dana in the nose?
A 2-week suspension from the bus and a written apology to Dana
What does the police captain think is commendable about what Officer Delinko did?
He was patrolling during off-duty time.
What is Garrett's mother's job?
She is the school guidance counselor at Trace Middle School.
Where does Roy hope his father will take him now that he lives in Florida?
An airboat ride in the Everglades.
What was peculiar about the snakes?
They had blue and silver glitter on the end of their tails.
Why does Roy feel guilty for leaving to search for the running boy?
His mother will worry about him being outside in the middle of a storm.
What does the word consternation mean?
A strong sense of disappointment or confusion