Plot
Why did Stanley lie about Camp Green Lake in his letter to his mother?
He didn't want her to worry.
What are 3 physical characteristics of the yellow spotted lizard?
11 yellow spots, yellow green body, black teeth, white tongue, 6 to 10 inches long, big yellow-red eyes
Define perimeter.
border; outer-edge of an area
Why did finding the fossil give Stanley hope?
He proved he could find something while digging.
What nickname does Stanley receive?
Caveman
How was the Warden able to "keep an eye" on the boys at all times?
Hidden cameras
Describe the "Wreck Room."
Nearly everything in the room is broken; the TV, the pinball machine, the furniture
Define fossilized.
preserved remains, impressions (bones, shells, exoskeletons, stones)
Why do you think Zero had never heard of Sesame Street?
He was poor with no TV.
What was ironic about the Warden's remark to X-Ray, "We need your sharp eyes."
X-Ray has very poor vision.
What was strange about Stanley finding the fossil of a fish in the rock?
It meant there was once water.
Describe the item found by Stanley that he gives to X-Ray.
Gold tube with a heart with the letters K + B on it.
Define society.
A group of people or a civilization.
Why was X-Ray so grumpy the morning after the "find?"
X-Ray was afraid that the Warden would overhear about how Stanley was the one who actually found the gold tube.
Why did Stanley receive the nickname "Caveman?"
Stanley was large and quiet.
How was Stanley injured in chapter 17?
Zigzag knocks Stanley in the head with a shovel.
Describe 3 physical characteristics of the Warden.
tall woman, red hair, freckles, wears a cowboy hat, black cowboy boots studded with turquoise stones
Define excavated.
to dig a hole or channel
What can you infer about this sentence: "One thing was certain. The boys weren't just digging to build character."
The Warden wanted the boys to dig to find a missing object, not to improve their character.
Why was Stanley glad the boys started calling him Caveman?
He felt accepted
When questioned by Mr. Pendanski, on whom did Stanley blame his problems?
His no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather
Describe Stanley's fantasy about the school bully, Derrick Duane.
He fantasized about Derrick being beaten up by his new friends at Camp Green Lake.
Define etched.
carved, imprinted
"Even you, Zero. You're not completely worthless." What do you think Mr. Pendanski is really saying about Zero?
That he is worthless
How do you think X-Ray got to be leader?
He was confident and good at bullying