Alligator Hunting Under the Full Moon

Troy Landry and Pickle Wheat are on a mission to catch alligators in the swamp, aiming to fill 900 tags. The full moon is believed to affect alligator behavior, making them more aggressive. They catch a mangled alligator, raising concerns about a larger cannibal alligator in the area. As they continue their hunt, they strategize to capture the cannibal, which is eating other alligators and costing them time and money. Finally, they capture a 12-foot cannibal alligator, confirming their suspicions with evidence found in its mouth.

What effect does the full moon have on alligators according to Troy?

• It makes them sleepy.

• It makes them more aggressive.

• It makes them invisible.

• It makes them smaller.

What does Troy compare the full moon to?

• A sunny day

• Daylight

• A cloudy night

• A stormy evening

What does Troy say about the alligator's appetite during a full moon?

• It might increase.

• It disappears.

• It remains the same.

• It decreases.

What unusual feature did the first captured alligator have?

• It had no teeth.

• It had a missing leg.

• It was twice the normal size.

• It was glowing.

Why is Troy concerned about the cannibal alligator?

• It might eat their bait.

• It might damage their boat.

• It could eat other alligators on their line.

• It could scare away other hunters.

What does Pickle suggest about animal behavior under a full moon?

• They become more aggressive.

• They become sleepy.

• They become invisible.

• They become more passive.

What evidence confirmed the identity of the cannibal alligator?

• Its size was smaller than expected.

• A tag on its tail.

• A piece of another alligator in its mouth.

• Its unusual color.

What was the size of the cannibal alligator they captured?

• 12 feet

• 10 feet

• 8 feet

• 9 feet

What was the main reason for capturing the cannibal alligator?

• To protect the environment.

• To train new hunters.

• To win a competition.

• To save time and money.

What does Troy say about the size of the cannibal alligator compared to others?

• It's smaller than a nine-footer.

• It's the same size as an eight-footer.

• It's about the same size as a nine-footer.

• It's bigger than a nine-footer.