Beatrice and Roy's Adventures

In this chapter, Roy encounters Beatrice and they embark on a bike ride to a junkyard. There, they explore an old ice-cream truck, leading to a confrontation about a pair of shoes Roy is carrying. Beatrice reveals the shoes are for her brother, who is the mysterious running boy. Meanwhile, Officer Delinko reflects on recent vandalism incidents and later helps Roy return home. The chapter concludes with a challenge for students to summarize the chapter.

What does Beatrice do when she first sees Roy?

• She takes his bike.

• She calls out to him.

• She follows him to the golf course.

• She ignores him.

How does Beatrice transport Roy to the junkyard?

• On the handlebars of a bike

• By walking

• On a skateboard

• In a car

What do Roy and Beatrice find in the junkyard?

• A hidden cave

• A treasure chest

• An old ice-cream truck

• A group of people

What does Beatrice ask Roy about inside the truck?

• His favorite food

• The contents of a shoebox

• His family

• His school grades

Why is Roy carrying an extra pair of sneakers?

• To give to a boy he saw running barefoot

• As a gift for Beatrice

• For a school project

• For his own use

What deal does Beatrice make with Roy?

• To help him with homework

• To give the shoes to her brother if Roy leaves him alone

• To take him home

• To buy him new shoes

What is Officer Delinko's main concern at work?

• His car's maintenance

• His promotion

• His uniform

• The incidents at the construction site

How does Officer Delinko find Roy?

• At a shopping mall

• Walking along the highway

• In a park

• At a friend's house

What unique skill does Mullet Fingers have?

• He can swim long distances.

• He can climb trees quickly.

• He can run very fast.

• He can catch a mullet with his bare hands.

What does Officer Delinko ask Roy's father to do?

• Write a letter to the police chief

• Help with a case

• Fix his car

• Join the police force