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Questions and Answers
Why does Mr. Sir initially stop giving water to Stanley?
Why does Mr. Sir initially stop giving water to Stanley?
- Because Stanley failed to complete his digging quota.
- Because he saw Stanley kissing Katherine Barlow.
- To conserve water for the other boys at Camp Green Lake.
- As punishment for Stanley damaging his property. (correct)
What motivates Stanley to drive off in the water truck?
What motivates Stanley to drive off in the water truck?
- On Mr. Pendanski's orders hoping to find Katherine Barlow
- To report Warden to the authorities
- To escape Camp Green Lake and return home
- To search for Zero and provide him with water (correct)
Why does Zero hit Mr. Pendanski with a shovel?
Why does Zero hit Mr. Pendanski with a shovel?
- Because Mr. Pendanski physically assaulted him.
- To protect Stanley from Mr. Pendanski.
- In an attempt to escape from Camp Green Lake..
- Because Mr. Pendanski mockingly humiliated Zero. (correct)
Which character's actions directly led to the Yelnats family curse, according to the information provided?
Which character's actions directly led to the Yelnats family curse, according to the information provided?
What is the purpose of Stanley and Zero playing word games as they journey toward Big Thumb?
What is the purpose of Stanley and Zero playing word games as they journey toward Big Thumb?
How did Sam contribute to the community of Green Lake before the events that led to Katherine Barlow's transformation?
How did Sam contribute to the community of Green Lake before the events that led to Katherine Barlow's transformation?
Based on the information, what was a significant characteristic of Mary Lou, Sam's donkey?
Based on the information, what was a significant characteristic of Mary Lou, Sam's donkey?
What does Zero reveal to Stanley as they are on Big Thumb?
What does Zero reveal to Stanley as they are on Big Thumb?
What unspoken challenge do Stanley and Zero face as they descend Big Thumb?
What unspoken challenge do Stanley and Zero face as they descend Big Thumb?
Considering X-Ray's role within Group D, what action best exemplifies his leadership style?
Considering X-Ray's role within Group D, what action best exemplifies his leadership style?
How does the information characterize Mr. Pendanski's outward demeanor at Camp Green Lake?
How does the information characterize Mr. Pendanski's outward demeanor at Camp Green Lake?
Why doesn't Stanley want to leave Camp Green Lake when his lawyer arrives?
Why doesn't Stanley want to leave Camp Green Lake when his lawyer arrives?
What is believed to have protected Stanley and Zero from the yellow-spotted lizards?
What is believed to have protected Stanley and Zero from the yellow-spotted lizards?
Given the details provided, what was the approximate value of the suitcase Stanley Yelnats III discovered?
Given the details provided, what was the approximate value of the suitcase Stanley Yelnats III discovered?
How did Hattie Parker's actions contribute to the escalating conflict in Green Lake?
How did Hattie Parker's actions contribute to the escalating conflict in Green Lake?
Considering the provided details, what was unique about Stanley Yelnats' father's invention?
Considering the provided details, what was unique about Stanley Yelnats' father's invention?
At Camp Green Lake, what is the most significant environmental threat faced by the inhabitants?
At Camp Green Lake, what is the most significant environmental threat faced by the inhabitants?
Why does Stanley initially claim responsibility for stealing the sneakers?
Why does Stanley initially claim responsibility for stealing the sneakers?
How does Stanley’s perception of nicknames change during his time at Camp Green Lake?
How does Stanley’s perception of nicknames change during his time at Camp Green Lake?
What motivates Stanley to lie in his letters to his mother about Camp Green Lake?
What motivates Stanley to lie in his letters to his mother about Camp Green Lake?
Why does X-Ray ask Stanley (Caveman) to give him anything he finds while digging?
Why does X-Ray ask Stanley (Caveman) to give him anything he finds while digging?
How does Stanley giving X-Ray the gold tube affect Stanley's relationships at Camp Green Lake?
How does Stanley giving X-Ray the gold tube affect Stanley's relationships at Camp Green Lake?
Why does Zigzag direct his anger towards Stanley by hitting him with a shovel?
Why does Zigzag direct his anger towards Stanley by hitting him with a shovel?
What does Zero want Stanley to do for him?
What does Zero want Stanley to do for him?
Flashcards
Yellow Spotted Lizard
Yellow Spotted Lizard
A dangerous creature in Camp Green Lake; its bite is deadly.
Camp Green Lake punishment
Camp Green Lake punishment
Stanley's choice between prison or Camp Green Lake.
Digging holes
Digging holes
What Stanley and the boys do every day at Camp Green Lake.
Warden's influence
Warden's influence
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Stanley and the sneakers
Stanley and the sneakers
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Character building
Character building
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X-Ray's leadership
X-Ray's leadership
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Zero's literacy goal
Zero's literacy goal
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Sam's execution
Sam's execution
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Zero's confession
Zero's confession
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Stanley’s water conservation
Stanley’s water conservation
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Big Thumb
Big Thumb
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Onion blood
Onion blood
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Stanley's suitcase discovery
Stanley's suitcase discovery
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Mr. Sir's guilt
Mr. Sir's guilt
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Curse broken
Curse broken
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Stanley Yelnats III
Stanley Yelnats III
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Zero
Zero
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Kissing Kate Barlow
Kissing Kate Barlow
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Mr. Sir
Mr. Sir
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Miss Zeroni
Miss Zeroni
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Igor Barkov
Igor Barkov
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Stanley's father's invention
Stanley's father's invention
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Camp Green Lake location
Camp Green Lake location
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Study Notes
Holes Quiz Training Answers
- The worst thing that can happen at Camp Green Lake is being attacked by a Yellow Spotted Lizard.
- Stanley's family has the choice of Prison or Camp Green Lake.
- Stanley will dig a hole every day.
- An escape is impossible because the next water source is 100 miles away from the camp, leading to dehydration.
- The most important rule at Camp Green Lake is to avoid upsetting the warden.
- Having a nickname is a term of respect at Camp Green Lake.
- Stanley lied about stealing the shoes because he thought no one would believe him.
- Stanley considered giving the stolen shoes to his father, believing it to be a gift from God.
- The boys are digging holes to develop character, according to Mr. Pendanski.
- Each boy spits in their hole before leaving.
Additional Details
- The Yellow Spotted Lizard has 11 yellow spots, a yellow-green body, and measures 6 to 10 inches long with large yellow eyes and red skin around its eyes.
- Caveman is considered tough because he reacted to the Lump.
- Stanley hides information about Camp Green Lake from his mother to prevent worry.
- The first item Stanley found was a fish fossil.
- X-Ray asked Caveman to give him the next item found, as he hadn't found anything in almost a year.
- X-Ray is the leader due to being first in the canteen line.
- Magnet will train animals for movies when he grows up.
- Stanley found a gold tube with a heart written inside.
- Giving X-Ray a second "find" impacts his status among the boys because he has passed Zero in the canteen line.
- Zigzag hit Stanley with a shovel.
- Stanley wants to be an FBI agent when he grows up.
- Zero wants Stanley to teach him to read.
- The Warden touched the place where Stanley was hurt when she confronted him about stealing sunflower seeds.
- Zero is good at mathematics.
- The Warden punished Mr. Sir for wasting her time.
- Hattie Parker saw a kiss between Katherine Barlow and Sam.
- The sheriff wants to hang Sam for kissing a white woman while being Black.
- Sam was killed by a Trout that came into his boat.
- Stanley saves energy during the day to teach Zero.
- Stanley didn't drink from his canteen due to suspected contaminated water.
- The Trout threatened to kill Kate Barlow for information about hidden money she had stolen for twenty years.
- The boys give Stanley a hard time because Zero is digging part of his hole.
Mr. Pendanski, Zero, and Stanley
- Mr. Pendanski tells Stanley to confront the boys who bullied him.
- Zero hit Mr. Pendanski in the face with a shovel because of humiliation and insults.
- Stanley drove off in a water truck to find Zero and give him water.
- Stanley found Zero below Mary Lou’s boat.
- Stanley told the Warden about the Gold Tube’s location to ease the sentence.
- Stanley and Zero decided to go to Big Thumb Mountain.
- Stanley told Zero not to talk to save his energy.
Additional Information
- The boys distracted themselves with word games to cope with hunger and fatigue.
- Zero confessed to Stanley of stealing Clyde Livingston's shoes.
- Zero couldn't read the logo on the shoes.
- Stanley was glad that the shoes hit him on the head because it made him know Zero.
- Their unspoken challenge to not drink water first when they came down Big Thumb Mountain.
- Stanley discovered a suitcase with his name on it: Stanley Yelnats.
Other Character Details (and more)
- Mr. Sir reveals Stanley's innocence in the shoe theft.
- Stanley is unwilling to leave Camp Green Lake without Zero.
- Stanley's lawyer took Zero with them when they left Camp Green Lake as Zero's files were destroyed.
- The Yellow Spotted Lizards weren't capable to attack them because they had eaten onions.
Additional Information
- The Warden is violent and aggressive, with the real name Ms. Walker.
- Stanley’s attorney’s name is Ms. Morengo.
- Ms. Zeroni, causing the curse, was likely a witch.
- Sarah Miller discovered the reverse spelling of Yelnats.
- Myra Menke’s head was empty like a flower pot, as Ms. Zeroni described.
- Elya Yelnats had a child, Stanley Yelnats I.
- There was a person named Barf Bag sleeping in Stanley's cot before him at the camp.
- The tattoo on Mr. Sir's body was a rattlesnake.
- Stanley Yelnats I was robbed by Kissing Kate, but she did not kill him.
- The suitcases found contained Stanley Yelnats I's belongings.
- Stanley's father made a deodorant for feet.
- Stanley's suitcase was worth $2 million.
- Camp Green Lake was empty.
- Igor Barkov was 57 years old when proposing to Myra Menke, and a pig farmer.
- Stanley's family is from Latvia.
- Camp Green Lake is located in Texas.
Character Descriptions
- Stanley Yelnats III: Fat, unlucky, hopeful, no emotion.
- Elya Yelnats: Liar, stealer.
- Zero: Quiet, good at math, fast learner, smallest in group D, orphaned, non-respected.
- X-Ray: Poor vision, wears glasses, leader of the group, punishes people.
- Armpit: Fattest in group D after Stanley, spitter, overreacts, defensive.
- Magnet: Sneaky, stealer, doesn't assume, connected to Spain.
- Sam: Onion man, black person, fixes everything.
- Katherine Barlow: Vengeful, non-racist, criminal, kisser.
- Mary Lou: Sam's donkey, human feelings.
- Mr. Sir: Mean, vengeful, dangerous, has a tattoo.
- Mr. Pendanski: Almost bald, black beard, positive attitude, seems sympathetic.
- Warden: Hispanic, violent, aggressive.
- Miss Zeroni: Old, trusting person, witch
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