The Yelnats Family
Why did the Yelnats name their son Stanley?
Stanley is Yelnats backwards
What is the connection between the Warden and the Walkers?
The Warden is a descendant of Trout Walker
What is Stanley's family curse and where did it originate?
Bad luck. Elya did not keep his promise of carrying Madame Zeroni up the mountain, so she cursed his family.
Describe character traits of Ms. Katherine Barlow BEFORE Mr. Sam passed away.
Educator, Caring, Beautiful, Loved Mr. Sam
Define the word desolate
deserted of people and in a state of dreary emptiness
What major plot point happened at the beginning of the novel to Stanley? What really happened?
Stole Shoes...Wrongly Accused
Why are the flashbacks so important to the story line?
They give us background knowledge on important events throughout the story.
Who is Elya Yelnates? What is his story?
He is Stanley's great-great grandfather. He was trying to win over the love of a young girl, so Madame Zeroni helped him raise a pig.
Describe Mr. Sam and his impact on the town of Green Lake.
+2 dojo points: What was Mr. Sam's famous line?
Sold "magic" onions
Had a donkey named Mary Lou
Loved Ms. Katherine
"I can fix that"
Define the word tedious
to long, slow, or dull
Recall from the text... How long did the judge send Stanley to Camp Green Lake?
18 Months
Who is a protagonist in Stanley's story?
Stanley, Zero, Stanley's Parents, Stanley's Lawyer
Where did Elya Yelnats move to after being rejected by the love of his life?
Moved to America to work on the ships as a deck hand
Who caused a major shift in Mr. Sam and Ms. Katherines love story? Explain you answer.
Trout walker
Define the word glisten
to shine by reflection with a soft luster or sparkle
Desolate, Desert, Secluded
Who is the antagonist in Stanley's story?
The Warden, Mr. Sir, Mr. Pendanski
How was the Yelnats family curse eventually broken? What did it lead to for Stanley's family?
Stanley, the great-great grandson of Elya Yelnats, carried Zero, the great-great-great grandson of Madame Zeroni, up the mountain and sang him the family song. It led to Stanley's father inventing the foot spray.
How did we see Ms. Katherine change AFTER Mr. Sam passed away?
She became ANGRY at the world.
Became Kissin Kate Barlow
Define the word astonishment
to strike with sudden wonder or surprise
What did each camper's nickname represent?
A physical or personality trait
What is Zero's real name?
Why was he given the nickname Zero?
What rising action event is taking place that could possibly clear Zero of his nickname?
Hecktor Zeroni
Doesnt Talk
Stanley teaching him to read
MAJOR POINTS: Recite the song that Stanley's great great grandfather was supposed to sing while caring the pig up the mountain.
“If only, if only," the woodpecker sighs,
"The bark on the tree was as soft as the skies."
While the wolf waits below, hungry and lonely,
Crying to the moo-oo-oon,
"If only, If only.”
Who was "Kissin' Kate Barlow?" What was her trademark? Why did she become an outlaw?
Because of her heartbreak, Kate became a criminal who robbed banks and travelers. She would kiss the cheeks of the people she killed.
Define the word depriving
to take something away from