Show:
ch 41-50
Ch 25-30
Ch31-35
Ch 36-40
Hodgepodge
100
Why is Zero saying "Satan" and later "Sa-tan lee"?
He is reading Stanley Yelnats off the suitcase
100
Whose birthday was it at the beginning of chapter 30?
Zigzag
100
Who was the new kid assigned to group D after Zero was gone for 2 days?
Twitch
100
What was Stanley's order for the Italian restaurant at the top of Big Thumb?
Pepperoni pizza and a root beer
100
What does peeling off layers of an onion represent in this book?
Especially pertaining to Zero, the "onion layers" reveal more layers to who a character is... hence Zero letting us in and being vulnerable.
200
What is the name of Stanley's Lawyer?
Ms. Morengo
200
How did Kate Barlow die?
Bitten by a yellow spotted lizard
200
Who was under the boat "Mary Lou"?
Zero
200
What two important discoveries does Stanley make when tumbling into the muddy gully?
Water and an onion
200
From chapters 25-40, one can make an inference that Sam's onion field is _________________.
On top of Big Thumb/God's Thumb
300
What does Jaffy represent in Zero's life and what does Zero mean when he says " He wasn't real." ? (Be specific)
Jaffy represents Zero's innocence/childhood. Saying he isn't real was really saying that Zero will never have a real childhood like those kids in the park celebrating a birthday.
300
When Stanley says that the 45th hole is the hardest hole, what clues let the reader know that it truly isn't the hardest hole?
Stanley's body has adjusted to the harsh conditions of the environment Stanley lost weight and was fitter Stanley was stronger than when he first arrived
300
What is the origin of "sploosh"?
"Sploosh" are the jars of spiced peaches that Miss Katherine gave to Sam when he was accomplishing tasks for her.
300
What scares Stanley the most about dying?
That his parents wouldn't know what happened to him
300
What is the irony in the statement from the townspeople of Green Lake saying: "That's our schoolhouse. It shows how much we value education here in Green Lake." ?
Green Lake says they value education yet they don't allow Sam to attend classes. Also, Sam was the only one who made the school house the gem it was.
400
Explain why the suitcase has Stanley's name on it. (Be Specific)
Stanley Yelnats the 1st was robbed by Kissin' Kate Barlow and she used his suitcase to stash her treasure.
400
From what the reader learned about Hattie Parker throughout several chapters, the reader can say what about Hattie's character?
She is a distrustful, petty person who spreads gossip and inadvertently got Sam killed.
400
How do we know that Barf-Bag stepped on the rattlesnake on purpose?
He took his shoe and sock off first before getting bit.
400
What multiple things did Stanley do to break the "curse"?
He carried a "Zeroni" up the mountain He let Zero drink the water at the top of the mountain He sang his family lullaby to Zero
400
In chapter 42, Zero suggest that Big Thumb must have water in it, because "water doesn't run up hill." What is significant about that statement?
Madame Zeroni told Elya to carry the pig and her up the mountain and drink from a stream that flows UPHILL.
500
DAILY DOUBLE: 1000pts!!!!!! At the end of the book, the author fills in these "holes"... tell us how each hole was "filled" with irony/poetic justice: - Camp Green Lake - Sweetfeet & Sploosh - Zero's mother
Camp Green Lake was turned into a Girl's Scout Camp Sweetfeet was now a friend and spoke-person for "Sploosh" which was named by Zero who stole his shoes, which go on his feet. Zero's mother was reunited with Zero and singing him the song which has been passed down from Madame Zeroni
500
DAILY DOUBLE- DOUBLE THE POINTS = 1000pts Discuss the relationship between Trout Walker, Linda Walker, and The Warden.
Trout Walker and Linda Walker are the grandparents of The Warden.
500
DAILY DOUBLE - DOUBLE THE POINTS!!!= 1000pts Sam was telling people that onions cured them of their ailments. A doctor's job is to help cure people of their ailments. Sam was taking business away from Doc Hawthorn. So, why didn't Doc Hawthorn resent Sam?
Doc Hawthorn's bald head smelled like onions which means he trusted in Sam's onion approach.
500
The author used the parallel of ______________ to show the importance of onions and that it can cure food poisoning, which Zero is dying from.
Becca Tennyson
500
Using Sam's explanation, why didn't the lizards bite Stanley and Zero in the hole?
Stanley and Zero had onion juice flowing through their veins and lizards don't like the onion juice.