Chapters 1-3
There is nothing green at the camp, it is a desert.
What will Stanyley's life be like for the next 18 months?
Stanley will dig a 5' x 5' hole every day and will only have 2 pairs of clothes. He can't go anywhere but stay at Camp Green Lake in the desert.
Who was Elya Yelnats?
Elya Yelnats is Stanley's great-great grandfather.
Why did Stanley refer to the fossil as his miracle?
Stanley thought he had found something significant and that Mr. Pedanski would give him a day off of digging.
How did Stanley earn a spot in line when the water truck arrived?
Stanley found something in his hole and gave it to X-Ray.
What is the worst thing that can happen to you at Camp Green Lake?
You can get bit by the yellow-spotted lizard.
Who is Mr. Pendenski and why do the boys call her Mom?
Mr. Pendenski is the camp counselor who everyone calls "Mom" because he is kind and seems to take care of everyone.
How does Madame Zeroni help Elya?
She gives him a piglet and instructs him on how to care for it so it will grow large enough to be a suitable dowry for Myra Menke.
Why is Stanley accepted at Camp Green Lake, but struggled with bullies at home?
At Camp Green Lake all the boys have something in common so they are able to more easily get along.
Describe the Warden.
The Warden is bossy, intimidating, and doesn't let people question her authority. She has red hair, freckles, and red nails.
What choices did the judge give Stanley?
Stanley can go to jail or go to Camp Green Lake
Why was Stanley surprised that Theodore insisted on being called Armpit?
Stanley is surprised because all of the boys have names that seem like insults and Stanley doesn't understand why they would want to be called insults.
Why does Stanley say his family is cursed?
When Madame Zeroni gave Elya advice on how to win Myra's dowry she also tells him that after he presents the pig, he must carry her up a mountain to drink from a stream, but warns that if he doesn't, he and his descendants will be cursed.
Why was Stanley surprised that X-Ray was the leader of the group?
Stanley is surprised that X-Ray is the leader because he is so small and doesn't look like someone who would be the leader.
What advice did Stanley offer X-Ray about showing the tube to the Warden?
Stanley suggests that X-Ray waits until the next day to tell the Warden so that he might get an entire day off from digging.
Why doesn't anyone every run away from Camp Green Lake?
There is no where to run away to, it is surrounded by desert.
According to Counselor Pendanski, what one rule should Stanley always remember?
Why does the sign on the rec room say wreck room?
The room is meant for recreation, but everything inside is broken and damaged, so the sign highlights the chaotic and destructive nature of the room and, by extension, Camp Green Lake itself.
Why was Stanley glad to be called Caveman?
Stanley was happy to be called Caveman because it meant that he was accepted and has friends.
Why are the boys digging holes?
The Warden is searching for a rumored treasure and she is using the boys to dig the holes to look for the treasure.
Why was Stanley arrested?
He was accused of stealing an expensive pair of sneakers.
Why does the judge believe Camp Green Lake will help Stanley?
The judge believes that going to camp will improve his character and stop him from being a liar.
Why do you think the author is describing the yellow-spotted lizard with so much detail?
The author explains with so much detail to help the reader understand that getting bit is very dangerous.
How did X-Ray get his nickname?
X-Ray's nickname is a mixture of his real name, Rex and because he wears such thick glasses and claims he can see through walls.
Make a prediction of what will happen next in the story.
I predict...