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Camp Green Lake was in?
Camp Green Lake was in?
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Texas (correct)
Camp Green Lake had no?
Camp Green Lake had no?
- buildings
- roads
- lake (correct)
Green Lake was also once the name of?
Green Lake was also once the name of?
- a town (correct)
- a hotel
- a railroad
During the summer, Camp Green Lake was?
During the summer, Camp Green Lake was?
The hammock, strung between the only two trees in Camp Green Lake, belonged to?
The hammock, strung between the only two trees in Camp Green Lake, belonged to?
The building that stood on Camp Green Lake was?
The building that stood on Camp Green Lake was?
Which of the following was not something found in the lake bed?
Which of the following was not something found in the lake bed?
Sometimes, campers tried to be bitten by a rattlesnake or scorpion to avoid?
Sometimes, campers tried to be bitten by a rattlesnake or scorpion to avoid?
Being bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard meant?
Being bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard meant?
The bad boys who were sent to Camp Green Lake were forced to?
The bad boys who were sent to Camp Green Lake were forced to?
The judge gave Stanley Yelnats a choice between going to Camp Green Lake or?
The judge gave Stanley Yelnats a choice between going to Camp Green Lake or?
At Stanley's middle school, the kids, and sometimes the teachers, made cruel comments about his?
At Stanley's middle school, the kids, and sometimes the teachers, made cruel comments about his?
Stanley was not a bad kid, and he was?
Stanley was not a bad kid, and he was?
Stanley's no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather was blamed when things went wrong in the family because?
Stanley's no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather was blamed when things went wrong in the family because?
Stanley's family seemed to always be?
Stanley's family seemed to always be?
Stanley's father was an inventor with intelligence and perseverance, but he never had any?
Stanley's father was an inventor with intelligence and perseverance, but he never had any?
Stanley's family kept naming their sons 'Stanley Yelnats' because they liked the fact that the name was?
Stanley's family kept naming their sons 'Stanley Yelnats' because they liked the fact that the name was?
Which of the following was not true of all the Stanley Yelnats?
Which of the following was not true of all the Stanley Yelnats?
Though Stanley's great-grandfather lost his fortune when he was robbed by Kissin' Kate Barlow, the family considered him lucky because?
Though Stanley's great-grandfather lost his fortune when he was robbed by Kissin' Kate Barlow, the family considered him lucky because?
Which of the following led to Stanley's arrest?
Which of the following led to Stanley's arrest?
Stanley was handcuffed during the eight hour bus ride to Camp Green Lake.
Stanley was handcuffed during the eight hour bus ride to Camp Green Lake.
Camp Green Lake was covered with trees and a dozen or more buildings.
Camp Green Lake was covered with trees and a dozen or more buildings.
Camp Green Lake was a juvenile correctional facility.
Camp Green Lake was a juvenile correctional facility.
Mr. Sir wore sunglasses, even though he was indoors, a cowboy hat; and he had a tattoo of a rattlesnake on his arm.
Mr. Sir wore sunglasses, even though he was indoors, a cowboy hat; and he had a tattoo of a rattlesnake on his arm.
Mr. Sir ate sunflower seeds because he had quit smoking.
Mr. Sir ate sunflower seeds because he had quit smoking.
Stanley had to remove his clothes in front of Mr. Sir, who made sure he wasn't hiding guns, explosives, weapons, drugs, or alcohol-none of which were allowed at Camp Green Lake.
Stanley had to remove his clothes in front of Mr. Sir, who made sure he wasn't hiding guns, explosives, weapons, drugs, or alcohol-none of which were allowed at Camp Green Lake.
Stanley's two sets of clothes were orange, even his socks and sneakers.
Stanley's two sets of clothes were orange, even his socks and sneakers.
At Camp Green Lake, Stanley was to dig a hole each day, Monday through Saturday, with Sundays off for church.
At Camp Green Lake, Stanley was to dig a hole each day, Monday through Saturday, with Sundays off for church.
Stanley was to dig holes five feet deep and five feet across in every direction.
Stanley was to dig holes five feet deep and five feet across in every direction.
Breakfast at Camp Green Lake was served at 4:30 in the morning because Mr. Sir did not believe in sleeping late.
Breakfast at Camp Green Lake was served at 4:30 in the morning because Mr. Sir did not believe in sleeping late.
Stanley had to dig from five o'clock in the morning to five in the afternoon even if he had finished his hole before five.
Stanley had to dig from five o'clock in the morning to five in the afternoon even if he had finished his hole before five.
If he dug up anything interesting, Stanley was to report it to Mr. Sir or any other counselor.
If he dug up anything interesting, Stanley was to report it to Mr. Sir or any other counselor.
The purpose of Mr. Sir's gun was to shoot campers who tried to run away.
The purpose of Mr. Sir's gun was to shoot campers who tried to run away.
Camp Green Lake had the only water in a hundred miles.
Camp Green Lake had the only water in a hundred miles.
Mr. Sir offered Stanley a can of soda from the small refrigerator in his office.
Mr. Sir offered Stanley a can of soda from the small refrigerator in his office.
Study Notes
Camp Green Lake's Setting
- Camp Green Lake is located in a desolate and dry region, with no visible lake.
- It was once a bustling town named Green Lake.
- The camp is characterized by extreme heat – 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade.
Camp Green Lake's Inhabitants
- The Warden is a formidable figure who controls the camp.
- Campers are required to dig holes throughout the day.
- Mr. Sir, a counselor, strictly enforces the rules.
Camp Green Lake's Rules
- Campers dig five-foot deep and five-foot wide holes daily.
- Campers must report any interesting finds to counselors.
- Escaping is not advised as the camp is surrounded by miles of dry, inhospitable land.
Camp Green Lake's Purpose
- Campers are convicted for various offenses, including theft.
- The camp's main objective is to discipline and correct the behavior of these individuals.
Stanley's Pre-Camp Life
- Stanley was convicted of stealing a pair of sneakers.
- He was accused of the crime because of his family's unfortunate history.
- His family was known for bad luck and his father was an unsuccessful inventor.
Stanley's Arrival at Camp Green Lake
- Stanley is subjected to a strict search upon arrival at Camp Green Lake.
- He is issued orange clothing and required to dig holes daily.
- Stanley is expected to dig holes from 5 AM to 5 PM even if he completes his assigned task early.
Stanley's Experience at Camp Green Lake
- Stanley's experience at camp is brutal and unpleasant.
- The camp is characterized by harsh conditions and strict rules.
- Stanley must endure extreme heat and physical labor under the watchful eye of Mr. Sir.
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