Characters
The onion man
Sam
Who dug Stanley's hole for him while he went to see the Warden?
Zero
He was the son of the richest man in the county.
Charles (Trout) Walker
"He felt a jolt of astonishment. His mouth silently formed the name Kate Barlow, as he wondered if it really could have belonged to the kissin’ outlaw."
Stanley
to flow out of something in a fast and forceful way
Spew
One of the most feared outlaws in all the West
Who else has the same lipstick container? (2 people)
Stanley's mom and the Warden
What kind of trees used to grow along Lake Green Lake?
Peach trees
“It’s only toxic while it’s wet.”
Warden
shelter or protection from danger or trouble
Refuge
What two people had foot fungus?
Clyde Livingston and Trout Walker
How did Mr. Sir punish Stanley?
He didn't give him any water.
Who saw the two kissing - in the book and in the movie?
Book - Hattie Parker
Movie - Trout Walker
"I can fix that"
Sam
Quiver
to shake because of fear, cold, nervousness, etc
How has Zero changed since the beginning of the book?
He used to not talk and look mad all the time, but now he talks to Stanley
Who did Stanley say seems like has X-ray vision?
Zero
Where did Stanley's great grandfather find refuge?
On God's thumb
"I always get drunk before a hanging."
Sheriff
Drawl
to speak slowly with vowel sounds that are longer than usual.
What is one way Stanley is changing since the beginning of the book?
Answers may vary
Why is Green Lake all dried up?
There was no more rain after they killed Sam and Mary Lou
Where are the 2 places where water runs uphill?
The stream where the Elya's pig drank from and where the onions grow all year.
What theme does this quote symbolize?
'“I’ll try to teach you to read if you want,” Stanley offered. “I don’t know if I know how to teach, but I’m not that worn out today, since you dug a lot of my hole.” A big smile spread across Zero’s face.'
Friendship
Use parched in a sentence