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Why did X-Ray want the shortest shovel?

So the hole would not be as deep
Because Stanley's hole would have to be as deep as his shovel (correct)
To conserve energy while digging
To make digging easier

What was Stanley supposed to do if he found anything interesting or unusual?

Report it to Mr. Pendanski or Mr. Sir (correct)
Throw it away
Keep it for himself
Give it to the Warden

What did Stanley notice that helped him dig more easily?

The ground was softer beneath the surface
The ground was harder at the surface
The sun had baked a crust about eight inches deep (correct)
His shovel was defective

What did Stanley's great-great-grandfather Elya Yelnats do when he was 15 years old?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the deal that Igor Barkov, the pig farmer, offered to Myra Menke's father?

To trade his fattest pig for Myra (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Stanley's initial struggle with the shovel?

He could not penetrate the hard, dry lake bed with the shovel. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What details are provided about the shovels used at the camp?

All of the above. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Stanley observe about Zero's digging?

Zero had already dug a hole almost a foot deep. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What detail is provided about the breakfast served to the boys?

The orange juice was the most enjoyable part of the meal. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the groups at the camp organize their digging locations?

Each group was assigned a specific area of the lake bed. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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