Vocab #1
What is a 'remedy'?
a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury
What does it mean to 'analyse'?
to study all parts of something for deeper understanding
Where is Stanley sent for "committing a crime"?
Why are the boys at the camp digging holes?
The boys are digging holes as a form of punishment, but they are actually digging to uncover Kate Barlow’s hidden treasure.
What is the secret ingredients in the Warden's nail polish?
snake venom
What is a 'mob'?
a group of people coming together, often angry
What does it mean to 'coil'?
arrange or wind into a tight loop
What is the crime Stanly was accused of committing?
Stealing sneakers
Who sells onions in the story?
Sam
What agreement was made between Zero and Stanley?
Stanley would teach Zero to read and Zero would help Stanley dig his holes.
What does 'jagged' mean?
having sharp edges
What does it mean to 'spew'?
expel (spit) large quantities of (something) rapidly and forcibly
Who owns the shade at Camp Green Lake?
The Warden
What is the meaning of spiced peaches in the book?
This was the food that Katherine was famous for making.
What is Stanley planning to have for lunch at the end of Chapter 33?
One sunflower seed
What does it mean to 'gaze'?
to look at something for quite a long time
What is 'writhed'?
twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
"Camp Green Lake" - there is no lake and no vegetation (green) around...
What is the significance of the onion jars?
The onion jars symbolize survival, as they help Stanley and Zero survive in the desert by providing water. (=water transportation)
What are the last two words Kate Barlow says before she dies?
"Start Digging"
What does 'afflict' mean?
cause pain or suffering
What is 'grotesque'?
(comically or repulsively) ugly or distorted
Who did the shoes belong to that Stanley supposedly stole?
Clyde Livingston
In Chapter 30, Mr. Pendanski compares Zero to ___.
A shovel
What is Zero's real name?
Hector Zeroni