Hoot By Carl Hiaasen! Novel Trivia Questions Quiz

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Kirk, a teacher at a boys-only boarding and day school, shares a passion for storytelling with his 11-13-year-old pupils. He's also a proud grandfather to identical twin girls.
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1. What was Roy hit on the head with?

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Roy was hit on the head with a golf ball.

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Are you able to answer a novel trivia quiz about the book Hoot by Carl Hiaasen? Hoot is a coming of age story about a boy who moves... see morefrom Montana t where he joins a group of kids who are trying to save a family of owls from the construction of a pancake house where they live. This book was eventually turned into a movie. Give a hoot and take this quiz about this award-winning book! see less

2. What fish can Napoleon with his bare hands?

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Napoleon can catch mullet with his bare hands because mullet are known to swim close to the surface and can be easily caught by hand. They are relatively small fish and are often found in shallow waters, making them accessible for someone like Napoleon to catch without the need for any fishing equipment.

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3. Why did Dana Matheson like to bully Roy?

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Dana Matheson liked to bully Roy because Roy was small and a new boy. This suggests that Dana targeted Roy because he was an easy target, being both physically smaller and socially unfamiliar in the school environment. Dana may have seen Roy as vulnerable and therefore chose to bully him as a means of asserting power and dominance.

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4. What is Mullet Finger's real name?

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Napoleon Bridger Leep is the correct answer for Mullet Finger's real name. This can be inferred from the given options, where the other names (Matt James Crasborn, Rob Andrew Reynolds, and Adian Oswald Peters) do not match the name mentioned in the question.

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5. When Roy and Beatrice wanted to get some hamburger meat what did they say it was for?

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Roy and Beatrice said that they wanted to get some hamburger meat for a science project.

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6. What it Beatrice's nickname?

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The correct answer is "Beatrice the bear" because it is stated directly in the question. The question asks for Beatrice's nickname, and "Beatrice the bear" is the only option that provides a nickname for Beatrice. The other options do not mention a nickname for Beatrice.

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7. What was the name of the truck that Mullet Fingers was hiding in?

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Mullet Fingers was hiding in a truck named Jo Jos ice cream.

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8. What is Roy's nickname?

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Roy's nickname is "Cow girl" as mentioned in the options.

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9. How did Dana get caught?

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Dana got caught because Roy tricked him into going into the trailer.

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10. What was officer Delinko's first name?

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The book does not provide any information about officer Delinko's first name. Therefore, we cannot determine his first name based on the given information.

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11. What is Officer Delinko's goal?

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Officer Delinko's goal is to become a detective. This can be inferred from the given options where all other choices are related to promotions within the police force, except for becoming a detective which is a different role altogether.

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12. What brand of car did Office Delinko drive?

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The correct answer is Crown Victoria because it is mentioned as one of the options for the brand of car that Office Delinko drove.

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13. What was the color of the sleEve that Officer Delinko found?

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Officer Delinko found a green sleeve.

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14. What is the color of Curly's hair?

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The question asks for the color of Curly's hair, and the answer states that he is bald. This means that Curly does not have any hair, so his hair color is not applicable.

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15. Where was Curly's gun put?

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The gun was put in a porta potty.

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16. What was Kalo's favorite dog's name?

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Kalo's favorite dog's name was Pookie Face.

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17. When Danna tried to punch Roy at his house he missed and hit what?

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When Danna tried to punch Roy at his house, she missed and hit the bird feeder. This is the correct answer because it is the only option provided that suggests what she actually hit. The other options, such as "nothing" and "shed," do not provide any information about what she hit. Additionally, the statement "book does not say" implies that there is no information given in the book about what she hit, making it an incorrect option.

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18. How did Roy try to prove there were owls on the property that needed saving?

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Roy tried to prove there were owls on the property that needed saving by engaging in protesting, utilizing people power, and taking a picture of the owls. By participating in protests, Roy aimed to raise awareness and draw attention to the issue. He also relied on the collective strength of people power, rallying others to join the cause. Additionally, Roy captured photographic evidence of the owls to provide visual proof of their existence, further supporting the need for their protection.

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19. How long did Officer Delinko have to do desk duty?

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Officer Delinko had to do desk duty for four weeks. This means that he was assigned to perform administrative tasks and was not actively involved in fieldwork or patrol duties for a month. This could be due to various reasons such as disciplinary actions, injury, or temporary reassignment. During this period, Officer Delinko would have been responsible for tasks like paperwork, filing reports, and assisting with administrative duties within the police department.

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20. What time does the Coconut Cove city hall close?

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The correct answer is 4.30. This suggests that the Coconut Cove city hall closes at 4.30.

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What was Roy hit on the head with?
What fish can Napoleon with his bare hands?
Why did Dana Matheson like to bully Roy?
What is Mullet Finger's real name?
When Roy and Beatrice wanted to get some hamburger meat what did they...
What it Beatrice's nickname?
What was the name of the truck that Mullet Fingers was hiding in?
What is Roy's nickname?
How did Dana get caught?
What was officer Delinko's first name?
What is Officer Delinko's goal?
What brand of car did Office Delinko drive?
What was the color of the sleEve that Officer Delinko found?
What is the color of Curly's hair?
Where was Curly's gun put?
What was Kalo's favorite dog's name?
When Danna tried to punch Roy at his house he missed and hit what?
How did Roy try to prove there were owls on the property that needed...
How long did Officer Delinko have to do desk duty?
What time does the Coconut Cove city hall close?
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