Character Traits
What is one word that describes Stanley Yelnats at the beginning of the story?
unlucky, quiet, innocent, overweight
What did Stanley do that showed he was kind or helpful?
helped Zero, took blame, followed rules
What kind of relationship do Stanley and Zero have at first?
distant, quiet, unsure
What does “juvenile detention” mean?
a place for kids who break the law)
Why do you think the boys are really digging holes?
to find something valuable, not to build character
How would you describe Zero (Hector Zeroni)?
quiet, strong, misunderstood
What action shows that X-Ray likes to be in charge?
takes credit for finding objects, gives orders
How does Mr. Pendanski treat the boys compared to Mr. Sir?
calls them by name, talks more nicely, still not kind
What does “shovel” mean in this story?
tool used to dig, symbol of hard work
What can we infer about Zero’s intelligence?
he’s smart but quiet; learns differently
What’s a good word to describe Mr. Sir
strict, mean, tough, rude
What did Zero do that surprised everyone?
dug Stanley’s hole, finished quickly, stood up for himself
How does Stanley’s family support him even when he’s away?
writes letters, stays positive, believes in him
What does “camp” mean in Camp Green Lake?
a place to dig holes, not a fun camp
What can we infer about the Warden even before we meet her?
scary, powerful, controlling
What trait best describes Mr. Pendanski?
fake, encouraging, bossy, sarcastic
What does Mr. Sir do when he gets mad?
yells, denies water, threatens campers
Who does Stanley look up to in Tent D
X-Ray
What does the word “curse” mean when talking about Stanley’s family?
bad luck passed down, punishment from the past
What can we infer about Stanley’s attitude as the story continues?
becoming braver, more confident, hopeful
What’s one word that describes X-Ray as a leader
bossy, clever, manipulative, respected
What did Stanley’s father spend most of his time doing?
inventing, working on foot odor cure
Which two characters have the most trust between them by Chapter 13
Stanley and Zero
What does “warden” mean?
the boss of the camp
What can we infer about the name Camp Green Lake?
it’s ironic — there’s no lake, it’s dry and harsh