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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Beatrice and Roy tell the doctor that Mullet Fingers was bitten?

2. Why were Roy’s parents not allowed in the Emergency Room to see him right away?

3. What day were the new machine parts Curly ordered scheduled to arrive?

4. How many hours was Officer Delinko on duty the night before the groundbreaking ceremony?

5. To what position was Chuck Muckle demoted?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the results of the E.I.S. the Mother Paula Company did and what was done with the report?

2. How did Roy set Dana up to be blamed for the mischief at the construction site, and how did it backfire on Roy?

3. What did Roy realize on his family day trip to the Everglades?

4. What does Roy interpret it to mean when his mom says his dad “respects” what Roy did about the owls?

5. What is Roy’s dilemma at the beginning of Chapter Fifteen? What conflicting things does he want to do?

6. What was suspicious about Roy’s visit to the City Hall?

7. What two things does Roy leave out of his explanation to his dad about Mullet Fingers?

8. What two signs did Curly and Officer Delinko see that suggested something was up the night before the groundbreaking ceremony, and what did they think of those signs?

9. How did Roy know that Mullet Fingers was still nearby and had seen him at the Molly Bell in the Epilogue?

10. When Officer Delinko looked for the owls the night before the groundbreaking ceremony, what did he hope?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses a great deal of similes and metaphors throughout Hoot. Please provide at least three different examples of similes and metaphors from the book. Why would the author use this writing technique to describe things? What are the benefits of it? Are there any drawbacks?

Essay Topic 2

There are many examples of symbolism in Hoot. Select three instances of symbolism in the novel and explain their purpose. What was being symbolized?

Essay Topic 3

Roy shows a maturity beyond most of his peers. What are some examples from the novel of Roy handling a situation maturely? Why do you suppose he takes a mature approach to most things? What are some reasons Roy may be slightly more mature than his peers? Is there a situation in which Roy does not act maturely?

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