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Chapter 4 After reading about Officer Delinkos stakeout, how do you feel about his character? Why does Roy confront Beatrice? Do you feel he did the right thing by talking with her the way he did? What does this say about his character? How does Dana react when Roy delivers the apology note? How does Danas mom react when Roy delivers the note? Chapter 5 Why would Roy slip out to do some detective work without telling his parents where he is going? What does Roys Montana adventure with the grizzlies say about his character? Why does the boy not let Roy see the campsite once he finds him? Chapter 6 Why do Roy and his father think the account in the paper of the police car being painted is humorous? What does this say about their characters? How do you feel about the police captain lying to the newspaper about the officer being on flu medicine? Does Officer Delinkos decision to take the long route to work so he can see the construction site fit his character? Why or why not? Chapter 7 How does the author convey Beatrices strength? Why did the boy choose to live in the panel truck instead of a fancy car? Officer Delinko is from a family of policemen. Do you think it is common for children to grow up and take jobs similar to those their parents had? How does Roy feel about being a snitch for the policeman? Would you help the policeman? Why or why not? Chapter 8 Curly doesnt like to be blamed by his boss for the delays on the job. What does this say about his character and his relationship with his boss? The names of the dogs are German except for Pookie Face. Why is this dogs name so odd? Why does Roy provoke Dana into hitting him? What does this say about his character? Beatrice rescues Roy. What does this say about her character? Chapter 9 What are Roys choices for dealing with Danas planned attack? Does Roy feel that hes brought the fight on himself? Why or why not? Why is the fight between Dana and Roy carefully detailed? How do the boys tactics show their differences? Chapter 10 Why does Beatrice save Roy again? What makes Roy think Beatrice is an expert at lying to adults? On the way to the junkyard, Beatrice tells Roy about her family. Why does she trust him enough to reveal this part of her life? Mullet Fingers believes he is justified in vandalizing the site because he is protecting the owls. Do you agree or disagree that the boy is justified for his behavior? Chapter 11 Why do you think Roy automatically tries to wave down the police car? If you had been in Roys situation, would you have waved down the car? Officer Delinko wants Mr. Eberhardt to write a letter of recommendation for him. Why does Mr. Eberhardt seem impatient with the policeman? Chapter 12 Roy tells the hospital clerk that Mullet Fingers name is Roy Eberhardt. Discuss whether or not this was a wise decision. The kids tell whopping lies, and the doctor doesnt believe them. Why does she believe Beatrice when she says that the boy sometimes runs away from home and doesnt return for a while? Roy once saw a man killed in a snowmobile accident, and he doesnt want to see any gore again. Why do you think Roy feels this way? Chapter 13 What does Roys dad mean when he tells Roy that hes growing up fast? Roys mom says shes proud of Roy. Then she tells him to judge situations by listening to both his heart and his brain. Which one do you think Roy listened to at the hospital and why? Why doesnt Roy explain what he means when he asks his mom what he should do about the owls? Chapter 14 What type of man did Roy expect Danas father to be? Is this the type of person you expected? Why? Roy sounds very mature when he speaks to Dana about talking out their differences instead of fighting. How does Dana sound? Can Roy understand Mullet Fingers resignation about how his mother feels toward him? Why or why not? Chapter 15 Why does Roy have to come up with a plan for the construction site? What does this say about his character? The author writes that when Roy moons Dana he is out of character for a basically shy boy. Do you agree, or do you think this gesture fits Roys character? Is Dana out of character when he gives Roys name to Curly? Why or why not? How do you feel about Danas arrest? Is it fair? Chapter 16 Roy experiences two emotions when he learns of Danas arrest. What are they and how can he feel such opposite emotions? Is Curly a likable character? Why or why not? The author presents the Eberhardts as loving, caring parents, and he presents the Leeps as fighting, unkind parents. Do you feel both sets of parents are realistic or stereotypical? Chapter 17 Do you think Chuck Muckle knows something important about the owls? Roy tries to avoid calling attention to himself while school is buzzing with talk of Danas arrest. Is this keeping with Roys character? Why or why not? Officer Delinko doesnt think Dana is a vandal. Why? Chapter 18 Why does it take Officer Delinko so long to realize what will happen to the owls if the construction begins? Why did Beatrice bite her stepmothers toe? Mullet Fingers and his dad talk in the garage. Its the boys mother who wont allow the boy to stay at their home. Do you find this situation odd? Why or why not? Chapter 19 Now that hes aware of the owls, Officer Delinko wonders if they can be moved. Do you think this is a realistic situation to the problem? Officer Delinko thinks Kimberly Lou Dixon is a lady until she opens her mouth. What is your impression of her? Chapter 20 The Mother Paula actress defies Chuck Muckle when he makes a grab for the megaphone. Is this keeping with her character? Does it surprise you that Mullet Fingers didnt think he would know how to operate the camera properly? Why or why not? Why doesnt Officer Delinko tell the crowd that the snakes are fake? What does this tell you about his character? 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