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why did roy get hit by the golf ball in the story root

by Prof. Isabelle O'Connell DVM Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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What sound does Roy hear when the golf ball hits him?

The boy runs to a golf course, passes some golfers, and disappears into the woods. Roy hears the sound ''thwack'' as a golf ball bounces and hits him right above the ear.

What happens to Roy after he hits Dana in the head?

Desperate to get off the bus and follow the mysterious boy, Roy delivers a strong punch to Dana’s face and takes off. He runs for a long time, following the boy through neighborhoods and parking lots and finally across a golf course, where he is hit in the head with a golf ball, which halts his chase.

Why was Beatrice so tough to Roy?

Beatrice was tough to Roy at first, but it was to protect her brother’s secrecy; later she defends Roy from further attacks by Dana Matherson. This tale is intercut with the story of an empty plot of land that is soon to feature a Mother Paula’s All-American Pancake House.

What happens to Roy when Dana calls him a cowgirl?

All of a sudden, Dana starts choking him and calls him a cowgirl. Roy has to think fast. He doesn't want to fight, but he needs to get off that bus to find the running boy. He picks up his fist, reaches back, and punches hard. Roy gets off the bus, pushing past a girl with curly hair and glasses. Roy starts to run and run.

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What did Roy get hit in the head with?

Roy tries to leave the bus, but Dana viciously chokes and strangles him. He escapes after punching Dana in the face, breaking his nose, and then exiting the bus. However, Roy can't catch the running boy because a golf ball hits Roy in the head.

Why does Roy punch Dana?

The next time we see Roy, he's talking to Viola Hennepin, vice principal of Trace Middle. When Miss Hennepin asks Roy why he punched Dana, he tells the truth and says, ''because he was choking me to death.

What does Roy find in the thicket near the golf course?

Deep in the woods, Roy sees the remains of a fire pit and bare footprints around the campfire. Roy calls out to see if someone would respond, and nothing. He continues his search and finds three garbage bags hidden under a thicket of vines. Curious, he takes a peek in each.

What happens in chapter 2 of hoot?

Roy ends up following the strange boy onto a golf course where he gets hit in the head by a golf ball. We're briefly thrown into Roy's memories as we learn why he's called "cowgirl" and how hard it was for him to move from Montana to Florida. (He wasn't even excited for Disney World!)

What did Roy do to Dana?

Later, Roy finds himself back at school and in the principal's office, because he punched Dana Matherson. He explains that the act was not unprovoked as Dana said and that no one else complains about his bullying behavior because they're afraid of him. He explains that he ran, because he's afraid of Dana, too.

Why does Dana White not like Roy Nelson?

Since Nelson transitioned from TUF contestant to bona fide heavyweight contender, White has shifted gears, criticizing Nelson's physique and claiming that he is unmarketable because of his unkempt appearance.

Where did Mullet Fingers end up after visiting Kalo's dogs at the construction site?

At the end of Hoot, Mullet Fingers is sent back to live with his stepfather and mother, but after the notoriety generated by the owl crusade subsides, his mother has him sent to juvenile hall, from which he escapes and disappears.

What is the name of the boy Roy encountered in the woods?

Whelp, he doesn't have one. Roy pries some more. The boy says that he's been called Mullet Fingers. And when Roy asks questions about where he lives and his family, Mullet Fingers whops him on the head and tells him to chill with all the questions.

Where did Roy find the barefoot kid?

The older kids were supposed to stay in the back of the bus, but Dana had snuck up behind Roy's seat and ambushed him. When Roy tried to wriggle free, Dana mushed his face against the window. It was then, squinting through the smudged glass, that Roy spotted the strange boy running along the sidewalk.

How did Beatrice give Roy a flat tire?

Before he leaves, Beatrice comes up with a plan to explain where he's been: she bites a hole in his bike tire so it goes flat! The conversation with Officer Delinko continues when he asks Roy whether he's heard anything about the vandalism at the construction site from kids at school.

Who rescues Roy from Dana?

Beatrice LeepBeatrice Leep to the Rescue It turns out that Roy's rescuer is Beatrice Leep. She takes Dana outside, and ties him to the flagpole in his underwear.

What happened in Hoot Chapter 3?

Roy writes up a draft of the apology letter he has to give to Dana. His mom isn't thrilled with the tone but his father says it's perfect. Delinko is going over the recent alligator incident with his sergeant and the police captain. Normally the police captain wouldn't get involved in trivial little matters like this.

What golf courses were used in the movie Tin Cup?

The movie was filmed in the tiny town of Tubac, Arizona, as well as Kingwood, Texas. The fictional U.S. Open in the film is supposedly North Carolina but was shot at Kingwood's Deerwood course.

Where is the famous Tin Cup hole?

Deerwood Country Club is a ClubCorp-operated private club in the quiet woods of Northeast Houston (Kingwood, Texas), and its 13th hole is in fact the site of the famous "Tin Cup" scene. Pretty cool—the producers didn't change the hole at all. There's even a plaque, marking the site where Costner attempted the shot.

What hole is in Tin Cup?

Yes, the famous par 5 that is used as the 72nd hole of the U.S. Open during "Tin Cup" still exists, and it's almost unchanged from what it looked like when McAvoy played it back then.

What does Roy hear when he hits a golf ball?

Roy starts to run and run. The boy runs to a golf course, passes some golfers, and disappears into the woods. Roy hears the sound ''thwack'' as a golf ball bounces and hits him right above the ear.

Where did Roy and his family live?

Now we learn a bit more about why Dana called Roy a ''cowgirl.''. Bozeman, a city in Montana with beautiful mountains, was the last place Roy and his family lived. It is where he told everyone he was from. He was born in Detroit, but thought of Bozeman as home.

What does Miss Hennepin notice about Roy?

Miss Hennepin notices the bump on Roy's head from the golf ball and stares at his neck. Roy doesn't like her ''chilly gray eyes,'' ''waxy lips,'' and ''bony fingers.''. Miss Hennepin tells Roy his punishment - he cannot ride the bus for two weeks. Roy is thrilled!

Who is the vice principal of trace middle?

The next time we see Roy, he's talking to Viola Hennepin, vice principal of Trace Middle. When Miss Hennepin asks Roy why he punched Dana, he tells the truth and says, ''because he was choking me to death.''. But when she asks him why he ran off the bus, he isn't as honest and says it's because he was afraid of Dana.

Why does Roy see a boy running alongside the bus?

This time, he manages to get his hand around Roy’s head and squeezes, tighter and tighter, taunting Roy to beg for mercy. Because Roy’s head is smashed against the bus window, Roy notices a boy his age running alongside the bus. The boy is running incredibly quickly—and without any shoes.

Who accosted Roy in the forest?

The running boy marches Roy out of the forest and then disappears again. The next day at school, Roy is accosted by Beatrice Leep, a girl in his grade who is on the soccer team.

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