How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Somehow he wound up straddling her back, like a tipsy cowboy on a bronco. (7.93)
Derek fully intends to use Alice to make himself appear brave, strong, and wicked cool without thinking at all about how his plans might affect the gator, not to mention her caretakers. Doesn't he realize that this "bronco" has a full set of knife-sharp teeth?
Quote #5
"But what if we don't come across any wild animals?" the director asked. […]
"No worries, Cray and his lad will come through—God knows we're paying 'em enough." (9.75-76)
Doesn't Derek understand anything about how animals work? Maybe he thinks Mickey can call up the cheetah down the way on his cell and tell him to pop on over for a bite?
Quote #6
"That gator's way beyond sleepy."
"Let it go Pop," Wahoo implored.
"But they're lyin' to everybody! It's a scam."
"Tourists don't know any better," said Wahoo. (11.30-33)
One thing that Chomp shows us is that people who don't spend any time in nature can't even tell when an animal is alive or dead. Yowza.