Plot Elements
Characters
Events I
Events II
Facts
100
State the story takes place in.
Texas
100
What was Kate Barlow's original occupation?
Teacher.
100
First item Stanley found in his hole.
Fossil.
100
Who did Zero hit in the face with a shovel?
Mr. Pendanski.
100
How many days a week do they dig holes?
Seven.
200
Point-of-View novel is written in.
3rd
200
State one main character.
Stanley/Zero
200
Who cast the curse on the Yelnats family?
Madame Zeroni.
200
Why did the yellow-spotted lizards not hurt the boys?
They ate onions.
200
How big does each hole have to be?  (Number of Feet Deep AND Number of Feet Wide)
5 X 5
300
Tell me one theme of the novel.
Fate, Friendship, History, or Cruelty
300
State one main character.
Stanley/Zero
300
How did Sam die?
Shot.
300
Name two items end up being found in the suitcase.
Jewels/Important Documents.
300
What did Mr. Pendanski say the boys were digging for?
Character.
400
What is the conflict of the novel.
Stanley struggling to survive against people and environment, but prevails!
400
State three minor characters.
Varies.
400
How did Katherine die?
Lizard bite.
400
What does Mr. Yelnat's invent?
Odor-eater for shoes.
400
How did Elya plan to win Myra's love?
By giving her father a pig.
500
What is the Climax of the novel.
Stanley stealing Mr. Sir's truck.
500
State three minor characters.
Varies.
500
What is Stanley teaching Zero to do?
Read.
500
What actually is 'Sploosh'?
Peaches.
500
What is the name of the mountain Zero and Stanley are trying to find?
Big Thumb.
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