Comprehension Questions 1
What does Stanley realize when he goes back down the mountain to get the shovel? (Chapter 40)
That the shovel and sack of jars might have rolled down from the mountain
What is Stanley’s plan when Zero ran away from Camp Green Lake? (Chapter 33)
To follow him and find him
Give a half-suppressed, typically scornful laugh
snickered
“I’m not digging another hole”
Zero
Kate Barlow
What does Stanley do while Zero sleeps? (Chapter 39)
He sings
Who is the new camper at Camp Green Lake? (Chapter 32)
Twitch
A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings
streak
“This isn’t a Girl Scout camp.”
Mr. Sir
The character who has a real name of Hector
Zero
Where does Stanley find the energy to keep going? (Chapter 38)
From the Big Thumb, because he can see that it might be near and he wants to keep on going
What does the Warden tell Mr. Pendanski to do after Zero ran away from Camp Green Lake? (Chapter 31)
She wants to destroy all his records.
A ravine formed by the action of water
gully
“But sometimes, you know, I’ll be walking past a real nice car, parked in a deserted area, and, you know, I’ll just start twitching. If you think I twitch now, you should see me when I’m around a car. The next thing I know, I’m behind the wheel.”
Twitch
The character who has a nickname of Caveman
Stanley
What first happened to Zero when they started walking up the mountain? (Chapter 37)
Zero collapsed and vomitted.
What is the Warden’s reaction to the news that Stanley is teaching Zero to read? (Chapter 30)
She stopped Stanley from teaching Zero to read and she didn't allow everyone to dig for anybody
Hit or crush (something, especially an insect) with a sharp blow from a flat object
swat
“It’s almost time for me to paint my nails again.”
Warden
The character who saw Kate and Sam kissing in the school house
Hattie Parker
What scares Stanley about death? (Chapter 36)
That his family might not know what happened to him.
Why do you think Stanley tells Zero he’s ordered him a hot fudge sundae? (Chapter 37)
Because he wants Zero to keep eating the onions and think that they are good.
Weave or become woven together
interwoven
“I know you mean well, Stanley, but face it. Zero’s too stupid to learn to read. That’s what makes his blood boil. Not the hot sun.”
Mr. Pendanski
The character who has a family that owns Green Lake 10 years ago
Trout Walker