Zero Questions
What toy did Zero have as a child? Bonus if you know its name!
A giraffe toy he called " Jaffy"
The day before Stanley and Zero returned to camp, who came looking for them?
A lawyer came and said that Stanley was innocent
Why did Zero not go the homeless shelter often?
He didn't want to become a ward of the state
What did Stanley's dad invent?
Special liquid to get rid of smelly feet
Who is Zero related to?
Madame Zeroni
What happened to Camp Green Lake after it was closed?
It became a Girl Scout Camp
While Stanley is digging for the treasure, what risky thing does Zero do?
Sneak into camp for water and cereal
What happened on the day did Stanley's dad invented the cure foot odor? Why is this signigicant?
It was the day Stanley saved Zero by carrying him up the hill. Our Stanley broke the curse!
What was in the suitcase? And roughly how much money did the family get?
Some worthless jewels, but deeds and stocks worth just under 1 million dollars.
How was the lawyer able to prove Stanley was innocent?
At the time the shoes were stolen,was when Derrik Dunne was bullying Stanley (notebook in toilet) and two girls witnessed him carrying wet notebook out of bathroom
What was the Warden's childhood like?
Misreable, her parents made her dig holes even on holidays
What did they name the foot odor cure and why?
Sploosh! It is the same as Kate Barlow's special recipe.
When the lawyers come to bring Stanley home, how does Stanley show loyalty to his friend Zero?
By refusing to leave him there and explaining that they will kill him.
Why do the boys go back to Camp Green Lake? What is their plan?
Varied answers: Need money to be fugitives. Need food and water. Solving the mystery
Who were the Warden's parents?
Trout and Linda Walker.
What celebrity is at the Yelnat home watching the Super Bowl and why?
Clyde Livingstone!
Why did Zero sleep in the park for a month when he was younger, and how did people at the park treat him?
His mother left him there and did not return. Other parents did not want their children to interact with him.
Bonus: Why?
What name was on the suitcase they excavated? Who did it belong to originally and why was it there?
Stanley Yelnats. It was his Great-Great-Grandfather's that KB stole and buried.
When S. and Z. were sleeping on God's thumb, Sacahar writes: “Stanley stared at the glittering night sky, he thought there was no place he would rather be. He was glad Zero put the shoes on the parked car. He was glad they fell from the overpass and hit him on the head." (187)
Why do you think Stanley is so happy at this point?
Friendship. Freedom. Confidence. The whole "bad luck" has changed his life.
What lies does the Warden try to tell the lawyer about the suitcase and Stanley?
At the very end of the novel, who is sitting with Hector humming the song.....If only, if only, the moon sepaks no reply...
Hector's mother!