Vocabulary
Stationery
Materials such as paper, pens, pencils, etc.
What indications are there that the Warden is growing impatient?
She was starting to ask more questions instead of being nice to the kids.
Describe the racial makeup of Stanley's work crew.
The group is made up of black, white and a hispanic kid.
Why would the snakes be dangerous without a rattle?
You wouldn't be able to hear the snake coming and it could bite you.
Describe Green Lake as it was one hundred and ten years ago.
It was full of clear water and sparkled like an emerald in the sun.
Unearthed
To dig up, uncover or discover something that is underground.
Explain why Stanley collapsed.
He was hit in the head by ZigZag's shovel.
How did Magnet get his nickname?
He is able to steal things because his fingers are like magnets.
Why was Stanley surprised when he returned to his hole?
He already had his hole dug by another kid.
Who was Katherine Barlow? (in the town)
She was the only teacher in town.
Unclasp
To release your grip
Why was Stanley relieved when the boys returned to their regular spot to dig?
He was relieved to not have shovels swinging by his head.
Why did Stanley get blamed for stealing from Mr. Sir?
How was Stanley able to determine who had helped him?
Zero's hole was barely dug and he was usually the first to finish digging.
Why was Charlie Walker called Trout Walker?
His two feet smelled like dead fish.
Refuge
A place providing shelter or protection.
Why did Stanley not have to worry about Zero reading over his shoulder?
He knew that Zero was unable to read.
What is the secret ingredient of the Warden's nail polish?
Rattlesnake Venom
What did Stanley discover as he attempted to teach Zero the alphabet?
Zero was smarter than he thought, and was good with numbers.
He got mad and choked the boy for asking about his face.
Astonished
To be greatly surprised, impressed or shocked
How do we know that more than just Stanley's hands had become callused during his stay at the camp?
He does not show empathy to the fact that zero cannot read.
Explain the unusual turn of events in the Warden's cabin.
The Warden slashed Mr. Sir's face for wasting her time with his sunflower seed incident.
What did Stanley offer to do for Zero?
He offered to teach him how to read for helping him dig his hole faster.
How did Mr. Sir punish Stanley?
He poured his water out in front of him.