Ch. 11-12
Why did Stanley like his nickname?
It meant they accepted him as a member of the group.
What did Stanley predict would happen to him after digging holes for a year and a half?
He would end up in great physical condition -- or dead
Why was The Warden treating the campers so well?
She was treating them well because she wanted them to find something else
What body part did Stanley hurt?
He hurt his neck
What did Magnet steal from Mr. Sir?
He stole the sunflower seeds from him.
Who is Derrick Dune?
Derrick is the bully from Stanley's school
What did Stanley find while digging during his second week?
Stanley found a small gold tube with a heart engraved on it, bearing the initials KB.
Who did the Warden put in X-Ray's place? Why?
Zero - because he was the fastest digger
What could be causing Stanley's head to hurt?
Getting hit in the head with a shovel
How did Magnet get his nickname?
He got that nickname because of his ability to steal, claiming his fingers are like "little magnets".
Why do the boys call Mr. Pendanski mom?
The boys call Mr. Pendanski "Mom" because he acts as a surrogate mother figure
What advice did Stanley give X-Ray about the gold tube?
He advised X-Ray to wait until the next day to show the gold tube to the Warden, so that he could have a whole day off instead of just a little while.
From who did Stanley get a letter from?
His mom
Did Stanley become stronger from digging the holes?
Yes he became stronger.
Why did Stanley say he was in the wrong place at the wrong time?
He said that because Mr. Sir came back to look for his seeds right when they had fallen in his hole.
Why does Mr. Pendanski want the boys to make goals?
He wants them to take full advantage of their one life and reminds them that they are in charge of their own choices and actions
Why was Stanley shocked that the Warden knew his name?
Zigzag tells him that the Warden has small hidden cameras and microphones all around the camp.
Who didn't know what a nursery rhyme was?
Zero didn't know what they were.
What did Zero ask Stanley to teach him.
He asked him to teach him how to read and write.
What was in the warden's nail polish?
there was rattlesnake poison in the nail polish.
What made Zero finally smile at camp?
He smiled when Stanley answered Mr. Pendanski's question about who's fault is it that he's in there.
True or False:
Stanley tried to convince the boys that the gold tube was "just a piece of junk".
True
Why do you think the boys didn't find anything in X-Ray's hole?
They didn't find anything because they were digging in the wrong area.
Who doesn't know how to read or write?
Zero doesn't know how to read or write.
What did the Warden do to Mr. Sir?
She slapped him with the poisonous nail polish.