Vocabulary
close or near, sharing a border
adjacent
"Not every Stanley Yelnats has been a failure."
Stanley's mom
When did we first meet Stanley?
on his way to Camp Green Lake
What was Stanley's nickname?
Caveman
What object did Stanley find FIRST?
a fossil
not safe, strong, or steady
precarious
"I'm going to help you turn your life around."
Mr. Pendanski
Why did Stanley go after Zero in the desert?
He was his friend and he was worried Zero would die.
Who was the leader of tent D?
X-Ray
Why were the boys TOLD to dig holes?
to build character
sensible or reasonable
logical
"...a heart full of love."
Elya Yelnats
Why did Stanley carry Zero up the mountain?
Zero was too weak and he passed out.
Who cursed Stanley's family?
Madame Zeroni
What were Stanley's first signs that there was water at the top of Big Thumb?
weeds and bugs
Lacking the people, plants, animals, etc. that make people feel welcome
desolate
"I don't especially care about your sunflower seeds."
The Warden
What is the climax of the story?
answers will vary
How did X-Ray get his nickname?
It was Rex in Pig Latin.
To what genre does this book belong?
Realistic Fiction
hardened or thickened area of the skin, especially on the hands or feet
callused
"I should warn you, I'm not exactly the luckiest guy in the world."
Stanley
Name two things you know about what happened AFTER Stanley and Zero came back from Camp Green Lake.
answers will vary
How did Zero get his nickname? (2 ways)
-his last name is Zeroni
-people thought he had nothing in his head, he was dumb
What is the theme of this story? How did the past come full circle to the present in this book?
destiny
Answers may vary but should include Stanley breaking the family curse by carrying the great-great grandson of Madame Zeroni up the mountain.