Sore, sunburnt, tired
What formed on Stanley's hands as he dug a hole each day?
Callouses, rough patches
Why was X-Ray so happy and upbeat at the beginning of chapter 16?
He got the day off because of the tube.
What did Stanley say when Zig Zag asked him to help him read and write?
Stanley said no
True or False: Stanley felt like the 2nd hole was way easier than the first.
False
What did Stanley find in his hole that was small and shiny?
A small metallic tube that had a heart and KB on it.
Why did Stanley lie to his mom in the letter?
Who is Stanley writing to in his letters?
His mother.
What nickname do the boys give Mr. Pendanski?
Mom
Who did Stanley give the metallic tube to?
X-Ray
How does Stanley get hurt while digging his hole?
ZigZag's shovel hits him in the ear.
Give an example of how Stanley's heart had hardened.
Telling Zig Zag he wouldn't help him read or write.
Stanley found something in his hole, he gave it to Mr. Pendanski, and he didn't care about it. What was it?
Fossil of a fish
Why did X-Ray act like he had no idea what Stanley meant when he asked him about the tube?
X-Ray claims there are cameras in there.
What is one reason Stanley is glad to be back digging his own hole?
No shovels will be near his head
What letters were on the metallic piece they found?
KB
What life advice does Mr. Pendanski give the boys at the end of these chapters?
The boys are all here because of their own decisions they made on their own.
Describe the warden.
Female, tall, bossy, red hair
Which character cannot read or write? What does this character ask Stanley?
ZigZag, he asks Stanley to help him read and write.
Why do you think the Warden is so worried about making sure the boys have enough water at all times?
So they dig more and potentially find more treaure.