Camp Green Lake
Zero
Stanley
Background Stories
God's Thumb
100

What color are the jumpsuits that the boys are forced to wear?

Orange
100

Why did the other boys at Camp Green Lake name Zero, Zero?

Because he has zero brain. He knows nothing, and says nothing

100

What is Stanley like at the beginning of the story.

He is made fun of for being over weight. He is sent to Camp Green Lake and he is the new kid. He always tells the truth (which is what got him into this mess) He is cursed from his no-good-dirty-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather.

100

Why is Stanley cursed?

Elya Yelnats does not follow through with a promise that he made to a gypsy Madame Zeroni. He and his descendants are then cursed. Bonus Points: The curse is broken when Stanley carries Zero up the mountain (God's Thumb)

100

How does Stanley first see God's Thumb?

During a storm, when the lightning struck right above the thumb

200
Who is known as the main leader of Group D at Camp Green Lake?

X-Ray

200

What is Zero's real name?

Hector Zeroni

200

What is Stanley like at the end of the story?

He is no longer over weight. He and Zero are rich because of the treasure that they discovered at Camp Green Lake. Stanley is more confident in himself as well.

200

Who kills Sam and Mary Lou?

Trout Walker (Trout Feet)

200

What do Stanley and Zero find on the top of God's Thumb?

Onions and Water.

300

How many groups are there? Can you name them all?

6 Groups. A,B,C,D,E, and F.

300

Who is Zero related to?

Madame Zeroni, the person who cursed Elya Yelnats.

300

Why is Stanley sent to Camp Green Lake?

He is wrongfully accused of stealing Sweet Feet's shoes. Bonus Points: Zero was the one who actually stole the shoes

300

Where does Sam get his Magical Onions?

God's Thumb

300

Why is God's Thumb so important to Stanley?

It is where Stanley's great grandfather is robbed by Kissin' Kate Barlow but then not killed, which was lucky for him.
400

What does the Warden use as her main source of punishment for the boys? (And some of the staff)

Rattlesnake Venom Nail Polish

400

Why is Zero at Camp Green Lake?

He was caught stealing a pair of shoes from a store.

400

What is Stanley and Zero's bargain?

Zero will dig part of Stanley's hole as long as Stanley teaches Zero how to read.

400

Why do Kate Barlow and Sam the Onion Man run away from the town of Camp Green Lake?

Sam is going to be hanged for kissing Kate and Kate doesn't want Sam to die.

400

What is the most important thing that happens on God's Thumb when Stanley and Zero are there?

Stanley carries Zero up the hill (Madame Zeroni's great-great-great grandson) which breaks the curse of Stanley's family

500

What is a detailed description of the Warden?

A female with short red hair and freckles all around her body. She has bright red nails and wears long sparkly boots along with a black cowboy hat

500

What did Zero drink when he ran away from Camp Green Lake?

Sploosh. Kate Barlow's peach jam. Said to be very good

500

Why does Stanley care so much about Zero?

Zero was one of the only people that was truly a friend to Stanley at Camp Green Lake. Zero and Stanley were really close.

500

What does Katherine Barlow do after Sam dies?

She goes around killing and stealing from people who have done them wrong. She then kisses them with her bright red lipstick, so that they know it was her. She is then known as Kissin' Kate Barlow

500

What does Stanley encounter while on his journey to find Zero/get to God's Thumb

1. The Mary Lou 2. Zero 3. Sploosh | Bonus Points: A Nest of Yellow Spotted Lizards

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