Clyde "Sweet Feet"
In court, what was the "worst part" of the trial for Stanley?
The worst part is that his hero, Clyde Livingston, thinks he is a no-good-dirty-rotten thief.
100: Why is Stanley sent to Camp Green Lake?
Stanley is convicted of stealing a pair of Clyde “Sweet Feet” Livingston’s sneakers from a homeless shelter.
According to Mr. Pendanski, why are the boys digging holes?
To build character
Who is Elya Yelnats in relation to Stanley?
Elya is Stanley’s great-great-grandfather who is the cause of the curse.
How does Myra choose her husband?
She chooses a number between one and ten and will marry the man who chooses the number closest to hers.
What is ironic about Clyde Livingston’s sneakers?
They are stinky. Apparently his feet are not so sweet.
200: How did Stanley actually come to have the sneakers?
The sneakers “fall from the sky” onto his head. Stanley runs, carrying the shoes, and is stopped by a police officer who arrests Stanley for stealing the shoes.
Why did Stanley agree to go to Camp Green Lake without knowing what it was?
The judge pushes him and his parents to make a quick decision because “Vacancies don’t last long at Camp Green Lake.”
Who is Madame Zeroni?
Madame Zeroni is a Gypsy.
What happens when Myra tells Elya to pick a number?
Elya tells her to marry Igor and to keep his pig as a wedding present.
Who is Clyde Livingston and what is he famous for?
He is a famous baseball player who leads the American League in stolen bases and is the only player ever in history to hit three triples in a game.
What happened to Stanley at school on the day he was arrested?
A bully named Derrick Dunne drops Stanley’s notebook into a toilet. By the time Stanley retrieves it, he has missed the bus and has to walk home.
Why was Stanley’s trial delayed for several months?
It is delayed because of the baseball schedule.
Who is Myra Menke and who is Igor Barkov?
She is the girl that Elya Yelnats fell in love with and wanted to marry.
He wants to marry Myra, he has a fat pig, he is the reason Elya makes the deal with Madame Zeroni
Why doesn’t Elya keep his promise to Madame Zeroni?
Feeling rejected, he takes a job as a deckhand on a boat to America. The ship is at sea when he remembers his promise and he can’t go back.
After Stanley finishes digging his first hole, what is his reply when Mr. Pendanski offers him a ride back?
Stanley says, “I’ll walk.”
What promise does Elya make to Madame Zeroni?
He promises to carry her up the mountain, so she can drink from the stream, and he will sing the lullaby to her.
What is the most important thing about Sarah Miller?
She can think for herself.
What does Madame Zeroni say will happen if Elya does not keep his promise to carry her up the mountain?
She said if he fails to keep his promise, he and his descendants would be doomed for all of eternity.
How does Sarah change the lullaby?
She changes the words a little so they will rhyme in English.