Setting
Where is Camp Green Lake? (State the state.)
Texas
Why is Stanley at Camp Green Lake? Be as specific as you can.
*He was convicted of stealing Clyde Livingston's (a famous baseball player's) sneakers. Stanley claimed that they just fell from the sky.
What causes Stanley's family to have a string of bad luck?
*Stanley's great, great grandfather didn't fulfill his promise to Madame Zeroni which was to sing to her while carrying her up the mountain. She wanted to get a drink of water from the stream.
What is Clyde Livingston's nickname?
"Sweet Feet"
What is the camp called Camp Green Lake?
There was once a lake there along with vegetation.
How would you describe Mr. Pendanski's tone towards the campers? Cite evidence from the text (you may include a direct quote or paraphrase.)
understanding, respectful
(calls them by their name; states how everyone makes mistakes)
What happened to Stanley's great grandfather's fortune?
What is the name of the bully who picked on Stanley when he was at school? What did he do to Stanley's notebook?
Derrick; he placed Stanley's notebook in the toilet
Name the three most dangerous creatures one could encounter at Camp Green Lake.
red-eyed yellow spotted lizard, rattlesnakes, and scorpions
How are Zero and Stanley different? State three differences.
Stanley is bigger; Zero is on the smaller side
Zero cannot read or write
Zero enjoys digging holes
Why does Stanley's father have bad luck?
None of his inventions work
What was Stanley's great-great-grandfather's name?
Elya Yelnats