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What happened to Stanley's great grandfather?
What happened to Stanley's great grandfather?
He was robbed by Kissing Kate Barlow and stranded in the desert.
What does Stanley discover when he returns to his hole?
What does Stanley discover when he returns to his hole?
His hole is finished.
Who dug Stanley's hole?
Who dug Stanley's hole?
Zero dug for Stanley.
According to the other boys, why did Zero dig Stanley's hole?
According to the other boys, why did Zero dig Stanley's hole?
What reason does Zero give for digging the hole?
What reason does Zero give for digging the hole?
What does Stanley agree to do for Zero?
What does Stanley agree to do for Zero?
What subject is Zero good at?
What subject is Zero good at?
What deal do Stanley and Zero make?
What deal do Stanley and Zero make?
Why does Stanley reconsider the deal?
Why does Stanley reconsider the deal?
What does Stanley realize about the metal tube?
What does Stanley realize about the metal tube?
To whom does he think the tube belonged?
To whom does he think the tube belonged?
What was Green Lake like one hundred and ten years ago?
What was Green Lake like one hundred and ten years ago?
What does Miss Barlow make better than anyone else?
What does Miss Barlow make better than anyone else?
Who is Miss Barlow expected to marry?
Who is Miss Barlow expected to marry?
What does Miss Barlow do to make Charles 'Trout' Walker mad?
What does Miss Barlow do to make Charles 'Trout' Walker mad?
What happens to the boy who asks about Mr. Sir's face?
What happens to the boy who asks about Mr. Sir's face?
What does Mr. Sir do when it is Stanley's turn to get water?
What does Mr. Sir do when it is Stanley's turn to get water?
What does Sam sell?
What does Sam sell?
Who is Mary Lou?
Who is Mary Lou?
What deal does Sam make with Miss Barlow?
What deal does Sam make with Miss Barlow?
Why can't Sam attend classes?
Why can't Sam attend classes?
Why is Miss Barlow unhappy when she runs out of things for Sam to fix?
Why is Miss Barlow unhappy when she runs out of things for Sam to fix?
How does Sam respond when Miss Barlow tells him that her heart is breaking?
How does Sam respond when Miss Barlow tells him that her heart is breaking?
Why is Hattie Parker angry when she sees Katherine and Sam together?
Why is Hattie Parker angry when she sees Katherine and Sam together?
What happens at the schoolhouse the day after Sam kisses Miss Barlow?
What happens at the schoolhouse the day after Sam kisses Miss Barlow?
What does the Sheriff do about the situation at the school?
What does the Sheriff do about the situation at the school?
Who are the townspeople planning to hang and why?
Who are the townspeople planning to hang and why?
What deal does the Sheriff try to make with Miss Barlow?
What deal does the Sheriff try to make with Miss Barlow?
What happens to Sam and Mary Lou?
What happens to Sam and Mary Lou?
What hasn't happened in Green Lake since?
What hasn't happened in Green Lake since?
Who does Miss Barlow become?
Who does Miss Barlow become?
Why does Mr. Pendanski give Stanley more water?
Why does Mr. Pendanski give Stanley more water?
What do the boys say about Zero helping to dig Stanley's hole?
What do the boys say about Zero helping to dig Stanley's hole?
What does Stanley do with his canteen after Mr. Sir fills it up? Why?
What does Stanley do with his canteen after Mr. Sir fills it up? Why?
What is Zero's real name?
What is Zero's real name?
Who barges into Kate's cabin and why?
Who barges into Kate's cabin and why?
What happened to Trout's money?
What happened to Trout's money?
What do they force Kate to do?
What do they force Kate to do?
What happens to Kate?
What happens to Kate?
What is the weather like at Camp Green Lake?
What is the weather like at Camp Green Lake?
What does Stanley think he sees when the sky lights up?
What does Stanley think he sees when the sky lights up?
What does Stanley realize about Kate Barlow?
What does Stanley realize about Kate Barlow?
What do the other boys say to Stanley about Zero digging Stanley's hole?
What do the other boys say to Stanley about Zero digging Stanley's hole?
What do they make Stanley do in line?
What do they make Stanley do in line?
What does Mr. Pendanski tell Stanley to do to Zigzag?
What does Mr. Pendanski tell Stanley to do to Zigzag?
What happens when Stanley obeys?
What happens when Stanley obeys?
What does Zero do?
What does Zero do?
What happens when the Warden discovers the deal between Stanley and Zero?
What happens when the Warden discovers the deal between Stanley and Zero?
What does Stanley realize about the Warden's reason for making the boys dig holes?
What does Stanley realize about the Warden's reason for making the boys dig holes?
What does Zero do to Mr. Pendanski?
What does Zero do to Mr. Pendanski?
What does Zero do afterwards?
What does Zero do afterwards?
Flashcards
Kissing Kate Barlow
Kissing Kate Barlow
A notorious figure who robbed Stanley's great-grandfather.
Zero
Zero
Stanley's friend who digs his hole and excels at math.
Stanley's Deal with Zero
Stanley's Deal with Zero
An agreement for Zero to dig Stanley's hole in exchange for lessons.
X-Ray
X-Ray
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Green Lake
Green Lake
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Miss Barlow
Miss Barlow
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Racial Discrimination
Racial Discrimination
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The Kiss
The Kiss
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The Mob
The Mob
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Kate Barlow's Transformation
Kate Barlow's Transformation
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Mr. Pendanski
Mr. Pendanski
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Antagonistic Relationship
Antagonistic Relationship
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Drought Symbolism
Drought Symbolism
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The Fist Rock Formation
The Fist Rock Formation
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Physical Confrontation
Physical Confrontation
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Zigzag
Zigzag
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The Warden's Motive
The Warden's Motive
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Freedom
Freedom
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Stanley’s Realization
Stanley’s Realization
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Water Distribution Incident
Water Distribution Incident
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Sam's Death
Sam's Death
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Mary Lou
Mary Lou
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Mr. Sir
Mr. Sir
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Compromising Situation
Compromising Situation
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The Change in Climate
The Change in Climate
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Trout Walker
Trout Walker
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Miss Barlow’s Future
Miss Barlow’s Future
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Boys’ Racial Bias
Boys’ Racial Bias
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The Half Lipstick Case
The Half Lipstick Case
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Study Notes
Chapter 21
- Stanley's great-grandfather was robbed by Kissing Kate Barlow, leading to his hardships in the desert.
- Upon returning to his hole, Stanley finds it completely dug out.
- Zero is revealed to have dug the hole for Stanley.
Chapter 22
- Other boys believe Zero digs Stanley’s hole because he enjoys it.
- Zero claims that Stanley did not steal the sneakers.
- Stanley agrees to teach Zero how to read and write.
- Zero excels at math.
- They make a deal where Zero will dig Stanley's hole daily in exchange for one hour of reading and writing lessons.
- Stanley worries that their deal may upset X-Ray.
- Stanley discovers that a metal tube he found is half of a lipstick case, which he suspects belonged to Kate Barlow.
Chapter 23
- Green Lake was once the largest and most beautiful lake in Texas, 110 years ago.
- Miss Barlow is renowned for her skill in making spiced peaches.
- She is expected to marry Charlie Walker, known as Trout.
- Miss Barlow rejects Trout Walker, angering him.
Chapter 24
- A boy who questions Mr. Sir about his face is choked by him.
- Mr. Sir humiliates Stanley by pouring his water on the ground during water distribution.
Chapter 25
- Sam, a character in the story, sells onions.
- Mary Lou is identified as Sam’s donkey.
- Sam promises to fix the schoolhouse roof in exchange for six jars of peaches.
- Racial discrimination prevents Sam from attending classes.
- Miss Barlow enjoys Sam’s company, indicating her feelings for him.
- Following a kiss from Sam, Miss Barlow, upset over the other townspeople's reactions, finds herself in a compromising situation with Hattie Parker, who disapproves of their relationship.
Chapter 26
- After the kiss, no students attend school, and the townspeople retaliate by tearing down the school.
- The Sheriff remains passive despite the turmoil.
- A mob intends to hang Sam for breaking the racial laws regarding his kiss with Miss Barlow.
- The Sheriff attempts to bargain with Miss Barlow, suggesting he could merely run Sam out of town.
- Sam and Mary Lou tragically end up being shot and killed, marking a severe turning point.
- Since the incident, the area has not experienced rain, symbolizing a drought in both climate and community spirit.
- Miss Barlow later becomes known as Kissing Kate Barlow, a significant figure in the story.
Chapter 27
- Mr. Pendanski provides Stanley extra water since he is aware Mr. Sir is withholding it.
- The boys criticize Zero for assisting Stanley, implying racial bias.
- Stanley suspiciously pours out the water given to him by Mr. Sir.
Chapter 28
- Trout Walker and his wife threaten Kate Barlow, which shows the continuation of their antagonistic relationship.
- Trout's financial fortune vanished with the lake's drying up.
- They humiliate and mistreat Kate by forcing her to walk the desolate lake bed.
- Kate ultimately suffers a grim fate, killed by a yellow-spotted lizard.
Chapter 29
- The weather at Camp Green Lake appears to be changing, suggesting potential rain.
- Stanley perceives a rock formation resembling a giant fist amidst the lightning.
Chapter 30
- Stanley deduces that Kate Barlow must have lived in the vicinity, connecting past and present.
- The other boys accuse Stanley of considering himself superior due to Zero digging his hole.
- They enforce a power play, making Stanley move to the front of the line.
- Mr. Pendanski commands Stanley to physically confront Zigzag.
- As Stanley retaliates, Zigzag retaliates aggressively.
- In an act of protection, Zero chokes Zigzag during the altercation.
- The Warden reacts negatively towards the partnership between Stanley and Zero, attempting to embarrass Zero and dissolve their agreement.
- Stanley realizes the Warden's ulterior motive revolves around searching for Kissing Kate Barlow's belongings.
- Zero violently strikes Mr. Pendanski with a shovel and flees the situation, seeking freedom.
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