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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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 from 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!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What was Kalo's favorite dog's name?

    • A.

      Pookie

    • B.

      Pookie Face

    • C.

      Max

    • D.

      Little Kalo

    Correct Answer
    B. Pookie Face
    Explanation
    Kalo's favorite dog's name was Pookie Face.

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  • 2. 

    What brand of car did Office Delinko drive?

    • A.

      Holden Commodore

    • B.

      Ford Failane

    • C.

      Crown Victoria

    • D.

      Nissan Sentra

    Correct Answer
    C. Crown Victoria
    Explanation
    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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  • 3. 

    Why did Dana Matheson like to bully Roy?

    • A.

      He was small and a new boy

    • B.

      He had too many freckles

    • C.

      He was a red headed

    • D.

      He was fat

    Correct Answer
    A. He was small and a new boy
    Explanation
    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 was officer Delinko's first name?

    • A.

      Daniel

    • B.

      David

    • C.

      Dylan

    • D.

      The book does not say

    Correct Answer
    B. David
    Explanation
    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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  • 5. 

    What is the color of Curly's hair?

    • A.

      Brown

    • B.

      Blond

    • C.

      He is bald

    • D.

      Ginger

    Correct Answer
    C. He is bald
    Explanation
    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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  • 6. 

    What is Officer Delinko's goal?

    • A.

      To become the chief

    • B.

      To become a sergeant

    • C.

      To go into the armed force

    • D.

      Become a detective

    Correct Answer
    D. Become a detective
    Explanation
    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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  • 7. 

    How did Dana get caught?

    • A.

      Roy tricked him to go into the trailer

    • B.

      Roy narked on him

    • C.

      He got caught beating up Roy

    • D.

      He did not get caught

    Correct Answer
    A. Roy tricked him to go into the trailer
    Explanation
    Dana got caught because Roy tricked him into going into the trailer.

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  • 8. 

    What is Roy's nickname?

    • A.

      Eberhardt

    • B.

      Roy o

    • C.

      Cow girl

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Cow girl
    Explanation
    Roy's nickname is "Cow girl" as mentioned in the options.

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  • 9. 

    What it Beatrice's nickname?

    • A.

      Beatrice the bear

    • B.

      Soccer girl

    • C.

      Beatrice the beaver

    • D.

      Leep o

    Correct Answer
    A. Beatrice the bear
    Explanation
    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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  • 10. 

    What is Mullet Finger's real name?

    • A.

      Matt James Crasborn

    • B.

      Rob andrew Reynolds

    • C.

      Napoleon Bridger Leep

    • D.

      Adian Oswald Peters

    Correct Answer
    C. Napoleon Bridger Leep
    Explanation
    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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  • 11. 

    Where was Curly's gun put?

    • A.

      In a bush

    • B.

      In a owl hole

    • C.

      In a bin

    • D.

      In a porta potty

    Correct Answer
    D. In a porta potty
    Explanation
    The gun was put in a porta potty.

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  • 12. 

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

    • A.

      Blue

    • B.

      Green

    • C.

      Red

    • D.

      Black

    • E.

      Indigo

    Correct Answer
    B. Green
    Explanation
    Officer Delinko found a green sleeve.

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  • 13. 

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

    • A.

      Milk producT

    • B.

      Food direct

    • C.

      Jo Jos ice cream

    • D.

      Mr Whippy

    Correct Answer
    C. Jo Jos ice cream
    Explanation
    Mullet Fingers was hiding in a truck named Jo Jos ice cream.

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  • 14. 

    What time does the Coconut Cove city hall close?

    • A.

      4.15

    • B.

      6.00

    • C.

      7.00

    • D.

      4.30

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

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  • 15. 

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

    • A.

      Nothing

    • B.

      Bird feeder

    • C.

      Book does not say

    • D.

      Shed

    Correct Answer
    B. Bird feeder
    Explanation
    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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  • 16. 

    What was Roy hit on the head with?

    • A.

      Golf ball

    • B.

      Cricket ball

    • C.

      Stone

    • D.

      Baseball

    Correct Answer
    A. Golf ball
    Explanation
    Roy was hit on the head with a golf ball.

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  • 17. 

    What fish can Napoleon with his bare hands?

    • A.

      Sardines

    • B.

      Mullet

    • C.

      Trout

    • D.

      Snapper

    Correct Answer
    B. Mullet
    Explanation
    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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  • 18. 

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

    • A.

      Protesting

    • B.

      People power

    • C.

      Taking a piture of the owls

    • D.

      All of the obove

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the obove
    Explanation
    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?

    • A.

      One week

    • B.

      Two weeks

    • C.

      Four weeks

    • D.

      Eight weeks

    Correct Answer
    C. Four weeks
    Explanation
    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. 

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

    • A.

      Science project

    • B.

      To cook for dinner

    • C.

      Tech project

    • D.

      The book did not say

    Correct Answer
    A. Science project
    Explanation
    Roy and Beatrice said that they wanted to get some hamburger meat for a science project.

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