STANLEY'S ARRIVAL
How long had Stanley been riding the bus?
What is over eight hours?
What was the land around Camp Green Lake like?
It was hard, dry, barren, and desolate.
What does Mr. Sir tell Stanley he can do if he wants to leave?
He tells Stanley he can run away.
What is the name of the facility Stanley has entered?
Camp Green Lake Juvenile Correctional Facility
How does Stanley probably feel when he first arrives at Camp Green Lake?
He likely feels tired, thirsty, uncertain, and nervous.
What did the guard unlock when Stanley got off the bus?
What are his handcuffs?
How many trees could Stanley see?
Two trees.
Why doesn't Camp Green Lake need a fence?
Because there is very little water for a hundred miles.
Name TWO things that are forbidden on the camp's premises.
Guns, explosives, weapons, drugs, or alcohol.
What does the air-conditioning tell us about the weather outside?
It is probably very hot outside.
Why was Stanley's mouth dry and his throat hurting?
Because he had been traveling for a long time and was thirsty.
What was unusual about the land around the camp?
There were almost no plants—not even weeds.
What does Mr. Sir say would happen to someone who tried to escape?
He says the person would become buzzard food in three days.
What does the sign say it is a violation of?
The Texas Penal Code.
Why might Stanley be confused when Mr. Sir tells him he can run away?
Stanley realizes that there is no physical fence, but escaping is still extremely dangerous.
What did Stanley notice around his wrist?
A band of sweat where the handcuff had been.
What could Stanley see farther away from the buildings?
A cabin beneath two tall trees.
What is Mr. Sir carrying in his holster?
A gun.
What does the word "premises" mean in the passage?
The property or area belonging to the facility.
What does Mr. Sir mean when he says Stanley will be "buzzard food"?
He means Stanley could die in the desert if he tries to escape.
What did Stanley wonder the bus driver's warning, "Be careful," meant?
He wondered whether the driver meant to be careful on the bus steps or to be careful at Camp Green Lake.
Why might the lack of plants make Camp Green Lake seem unpleasant?
The land is dry and lifeless, making the camp seem harsh and difficult to live in.
Why does Mr. Sir say he carries a gun?
He says it is for yellow-spotted lizards, not for shooting Stanley.
Why do you think the camp has such a strict warning sign?
Because it is a correctional facility and wants to make clear that dangerous or prohibited items are not allowed.
What can we infer about the next eighteen months of Stanley's life? Use evidence from the passage.
Life will probably be very difficult and uncomfortable because Stanley will be extremely thirsty, living in a hot, barren place, and required to stay at the facility.