Desert Survival
Where does Stanley walk towards after leaving camp?
God's Thumb (a mountain)
Why did Stanley leave Camp Greenlake?
To find Zero
Why do they call the mountain God's Thumb?
It is shaped like a fist with a thumb up
Why do they return to Camp Greenlake?
To find the treasure.
Who buried the treasure?
What does stanley fail to bring with him into the desert?
Water
What is the name of the boat Stanley finds Zero hiding under?
The Mary Lou
What food do they eat to survive on the mountain?
Onions
How long do they wait on the mountain before returning?
About a week.
How does Stanley know where to dig?
He found the lipstick tube in that hole.
What does Zero survive off?
Sploosh (spiced peaches)
What does Zero reveal to Stanley while on the mountain?
That he stole Clyde Livingston's shoes.
What does Stanley see on God's thumb that first gives him hope?
bugs and weeds
Which direction do the boys need to go from the Mary Lou to return to Camp Greenlake?
Right
What kind of box does Stanley find in the hole?
A suitcase
Why does Zero struggling when heading to the mountain?
He is sick from the food he ate
How does Stanley distract Zero?
Spelling words
How does stanley know about God's thumb?
His great grandfather survived there
Why do they sleep in a hole?
To wait for the people in camp to sleep
Besides the treasure what else was in the hole?
A lizards nest
What does Stanley keep in the sunflower sack?
The empty jars
What does Stanley tell zero he got at the top of the mountain?
A hot fudge sundae
How does reaching the top connect to his family curse?
His great great grandfather promised to carry Madam Zeroni up and sing to her.
What do the boys compete about on the Journey?
Who can go the longest without drinking water.
Why does Stanley not Zero dig the Hole?
Zero was stealing food/ water as he is more sneaky/ lighter