Inferences
Sequencing
Details
100
Why did the boys want it to rain?
It was hot and they were thirsty
100
What happens right after Stanley drops the bag of sunflower seeds?
Mr. Sir drives up in the water truck
100
How did Charles Walker get the nickname "Trout?"
His feet smell like a couple of dead fish
200
Why did Stanley dump his canteen of water out (the one MR. Sir gives him)?
He thinks Mr. Sir put something in it
200
Put the following items in the order they occur? Zero digs Stanley's hole, Stanley gets caught with sunflower seeds, Stanley agrees to help Zero learn to read
1. Stanley gets caught with sunflower seeds 2. Zero digs Stanley's hole 3. Stanley agrees to help Zero learn to read
200
What kills Kissin' Kate Barlow?
What is a Yellow Spotted Lizard
300
Why does the warden strike/hurt Mr. Sir?
She doesn't care about his seeds or doesn't want to be bothered
300
Put the following events in the order they occur: Kate kisses Sam, The Sheriff asks Kate for a kiss, Trout Walker asks Kate for a boat ride
1. Trout Walker asks Kate for a boat ride 2. Kate kisses Sam 3. The Sheriff asks Kate for a kiss
300
When is the wardens nail polish dangerous?
When wet
400
Why did Trout Walker burn all the books in the school building?
Because he was stupid and jealous of people who could read
400
Put the following things in the order they occurred: Sam fixes the door, Sam fixes the windows, Sam fixes the roof
1. Sam fixes the roof 2. Sam fixes the windows 3. Sam fixes the door
400
What was Sam's donkey's name?
Mary Lou
500
Why did Stanley take the blame for stealing the sunflower seeds?
To keep his friends happy
500
What is Stanley's daily strategy for teaching Zero? (First they learn ___ letters per day, then _____, etc...)
Five capitals and five small letters a day, with six capitals and six small letters the last day
500
How did Stanley's grandfather survive being left in the desert by Kissin' Kate Barlow?
By finding refuge on God's thumb