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1. What is the relationship between Roy and Dana Matherson, as revealed in the bus ride in Chapter One?

Chapter One opens with Dana bullying Roy on the bus by calling him names like “cowgirl” and “Tex," as well as physically hurting Roy by pressing on his temples and mashing his face into the window. Roy seems indifferent – or annoyed at best – by the whole thing.

2. What does it suggest to readers when Officer Delinko asks Curly about what will happen to the owls?

Officer Delinko asking Curly what will happen to the owls is the author’s way of reminding readers that the owls have been mentioned and they will come up again. It is a technique called foreshadowing.

3. What did Roy see outside of the bus window in Chapter One that caught his interest?

When he looks out the window of the bus, Roy sees a boy wearing an oversized basketball jersey and running, fast and barefoot. Roy’s interest is peaked.

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