15 Questions
Which of the following is true about Camp Green Lake?
There used to be a lake and a town there
What is the worst thing that can happen to you at Camp Green Lake?
Being bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard
Why do most campers go to Camp Green Lake?
Because it is a camp for bad boys
According to the text, what was Stanley's reason for being on the bus?
He was going to Camp Green Lake
What did Stanley's math teacher, Mrs. Bell, do on his last day of school?
She taught ratios
Why did Stanley and his parents blame his great-great-grandfather for their misfortunes?
He put a curse on their family
What did Stanley's father need to be a successful inventor?
Intelligence, perseverance, and luck
Who robbed Stanley's great-grandfather and caused him to lose his fortune?
Kissin' Kate Barlow
What did Stanley's father hope to invent?
A way to recycle old sneakers
What did Stanley's mother point out about the first Stanley Yelnats?
He made a fortune in the stock market
What did the sign at Camp Green Lake Juvnile Correctional Facility say?
It was a violation to bring guns, explosives, weapons, drugs, or alcohol onto the premises
According to Mr. Sir, why do they start digging holes early in the morning?
To avoid the hottest part of the day
What is the size of each hole that Stanley is required to dig?
5 feet deep and 5 feet across in every direction
What does Mr. Sir use his gun for?
To shoot yellow-spotted lizards
Why is there no fence around the camp?
Because they have the only water for a hundred miles
Study Notes
Camp Green Lake
- Camp Green Lake is a juvenile correctional facility where Stanley Yelnats IV is sent after being wrongly accused of stealing a pair of shoes.
- The worst thing that can happen to you at Camp Green Lake is being bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard, which is venomous and can be deadly.
Reasons for Being at Camp Green Lake
- Most campers, including Stanley, go to Camp Green Lake as punishment for crimes they have committed.
Stanley's Background
- Stanley was on the bus because he was being sent to Camp Green Lake as punishment for allegedly stealing a pair of shoes.
- On his last day of school, Stanley's math teacher, Mrs. Bell, did not give him a farewell party.
- Stanley's parents blamed their misfortunes on their ancestor, Elya Yelnats, because they believed he had brought a curse upon their family.
- Stanley's father needed a successful invention to become wealthy and escape the curse.
Family History
- Stanley's great-grandfather, Elya Yelnats, had his fortune stolen by a notorious outlaw, Kate Barlow.
- Stanley's father hoped to invent something that would bring the family wealth and fame.
- Stanley's mother pointed out that the first Stanley Yelnats was not a kind or honest person.
Camp Rules and Life
- The sign at Camp Green Lake Juvenile Correctional Facility reads "Stanley Yelnats' Camp".
- According to Mr. Sir, the campers start digging holes early in the morning because it is cooler and they can get more work done.
- Each hole that Stanley is required to dig is 5 feet deep and 5 feet wide.
- Mr. Sir uses his gun to threaten and intimidate the campers.
- There is no fence around the camp because it is in the middle of the desert, and the campers are unlikely to escape.
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