Vocabulary
Deftly
In a way that is neatly, skillful and quick in movement.
Where did Stanley think that Zero might have taken refuge?
He thinks he went to the "big thumb" rock formation.
Explain what happened when Stanley stole the truck?
He drove the truck right into a hole.
Describe what Stanley found while walking across the dry and barren wasteland.
He found a boat out in the wasteland.
According to Zero how did the boat probably get its name?
He thought it was named after a beautiful lady that someone loved.
Ventilation
The circulation of air.
Why does the Warden repeatedly ask Mr. Pendanski if Zero (Hector Zeroni) had any family or social worker who might have taken an interest in him?
Why did Stanley think that he might have to return to the camp?
He knew he had to return to camp for water and the warden was going to question him.
Who was under the boat?
Zero was under the boat.
What did the boys see when they finally reached the western edge of the lake?
They saw tall white stone cliffs.
Increments
The amount or degree by which something changes
Why was the new boy given the nickname Twitch?
His name was Twitch because he was always fidgeting.
Why did Stanley's heart stop when he peered into the bottom of one of the holes?
At the bottom of the hole was a family of yellow-spotted lizards.
Explain what sploosh is
It was the jars filled with 100-year old spiced peaches.
Why was Stanley reluctant to stop and rest?
He felt that if they stopped they would never get started again.
Shimmering
To shine with a soft, timid light.
What was the new boy's claim to fame?
He could hotwire and steal a car in under a minute.
What did Stanley have for lunch?
A single sunflower seed.
What evidence is there that Barf Bag may have purposely stepped on a rattlesnake?
He had to go to the hospital.
What conclusion did Stanley make after seeing all the weeds and bugs?
There had to be water nearby.
Protruding
To stick out from the surrounding surface or context.
Why did Stanley steal Mr. Sir's truck?
He stole the truck so he could go find Zero.
Explain why the pool of water kept moving away from Stanley.
Stanley was being tricked by a mirage because he was delusional.
Why did the boys make frequent stops as they walked across the lake?
What two important discoveries does Stanley make after tumbling into the gully?
There are onions and there is water that keeps filling the gully.