chapter 12
What was Mr. Pendanski and the other boys doing when Stanley arrived?
They were sitting in a circle on the ground.
What did Stanley find at the bottom of his hole?
He found a gold tube, about as long and as wide as his second finger.
What reward did the Warden give X-Ray? (chapter 14)
She told Mr. Pendanski to drive X-Ray back to camp, let him take a double shower, and give him some clean clothes.
Who wrote the letter to Stanley? What was it about? (chapter 16)
His mother wrote it. She said it was wonderful to hear from him, she was proud of him, and she mentioned his father's sneaker project and the landlord threatening to evict them because of the odor.
What did Mr. Pendanski want the boys to think about?
He wanted them to think about what they want to do with their lives.
What was engraved on the flat, closed end of the tube?
There was an outline of a heart with the letters "K B" etched inside it.
Why did the Warden get angry with Mr. Pendanski? (chapter 14)
Because Mr. Pendanski said he had just filled the canteens a little while ago, and the Warden pointed out that the boys might have taken a drink since then, so he needed to fill them again.
Why did Stanley say "My name's Caveman" when Mr. Pendanski called him Stanley? (chapter 16)
Because X-Ray had just corrected Mr. Pendanski. Stanley wanted to fit in and be accepted by the other boys, so he agreed with X-Ray.
What did Magnet say he liked?
He said he liked animals.
Who did Stanley decide to give the tube to?
He decided to give it to X-Ray.
How did Stanley feel when the Warden knew his name? (chapter 14)
"Stanley was surprised she knew his name. He had never seen her."
What can we know from Chapter 16 that the Warden is losing her patience?
The Warden is losing her patience because:
She made the boys eat quickly.
She threatened Mr. Sir.
She made everyone work faster and longer.
What job did Stanley suggest for Magnet?
He suggested an animal trainer for movies or the circus.
What advice did Stanley give to X-Ray about when to show the tube?
He suggested X-Ray wait until tomorrow morning to show it, so he could pretend he found it first thing and get the whole day off.
What did Zigzag tell Stanley about how the Warden knew all their names? (chapter 15)
Zigzag said the Warden watches them all the time. She has hidden microphones and cameras all over the place: in the tents, the Wreck Room, the shower.
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Who is the only person Mr. Pendanski says is responsible for Stanley being at Camp Green Lake?
Stanley himself.
How did Stanley's position in the water line change at the end of the chapter? Why?
He moved up one place in line, from the end to behind Magnet (in front of Zero). Because X-Ray told him to.
At the end of the chapter, Stanley "dug the hole into his memory." What does this mean? (chapter 15)
It means Stanley was thinking deeply about the hole where he found the gold tube. He was remembering the exact place and location, probably wondering if he should have dug more there.
What can we know from Chapter 17 that the Warden is losing her patience?
The Warden is losing her patience because:
She arrived later and left earlier, but made the boys dig longer.
She jabbed Armpit with her pitchfork.
She blamed Mr. Pendanski for giving too much water.
She made the boys dig until late afternoon.