Chapter 7
Because the "lake" was so full of actual holes, what does Stanley narrate that it reminded him of?
It reminded him of pictures he'd seen of the moon.
After the long day, someone almost gets into a fight with Stanley. But they don't call him Stanley. They give him his nickname. What is his nickname?
"The Caveman."
Why was Stanley angry at the beginning of chapter 11?
Because Mr. Pendanski had said that the warden is not interested in fish fossils.
We learn that it doesn't hurt Stanley to hold the shovel as much as before. Why is that?
Because his hands have gotten tougher.
How many wheelbarrows did the warden say the boys needed?
Three
Who is Madame Zeroni?
She is an old Egyptian woman who lived on the edge of town.
Why does X-Ray say that the second hole is a lot harder than the first?
Because you are already hurting even before you start.
What do we learn about X-Ray's name?
That his real name is Rex.
What does Stanley find in chapter 14?
He finds a gold tube with the letters K B etched on the inside.
Who does the warden seem to know who the faster hole-digger was?
Zero
In the flashback scene, what must Elya do in order to prevent his family from being cursed according to Madame Zeroni?
He must keep his promise of carrying her up the mountain, let her drink water from the stream, and sing a song to her.
Stanley was hurting so bad during breakfast he had trouble eating breakfast. What specific thing made it hard for him to eat breakfast?
He could hardly lift his spoon.
What job does Armpit say he knows about that involves working with animals?
Veterinarian
Stanley gives the gold tube to X-Ray so he can take credit for finding it. When X Ray tells Mr. Pendanski what he "found" who comes to see the boys?
A woman who is also the warden.
The warden wanted to help Group D. What did she make sure of to help them?
That they were never thirsty.
What happened to the blisters on Stanley's hands after digging for such a long time?
They ripped open.
While digging, Stanley thought he had found something interesting. What does he find?
A fish fossil
Before coming to Camp Green Lake, what kind of job did Stanley used to think he wanted to do?
FBI
What does X Ray get from the warden for the gold tube?
A double-shower and clean clothes.
Why does Stanley think that X-Ray didn't want to talk about the gold tube at breakfast?
Because he was afraid that the warden might be listening.
Myra is the woman who Elya is in love with. But what did Madame Zeroni say about Myra?
Her head is as empty as a flower pot.
If the boys find something the Warden thinks is interesting, what is their reward?
They get the day off
What does Zero say when he is asked about what he wants to do with his life?
"I like to dig holes."
Mr. Pendanski did not fill Stanley's canteen. So, what does she tell him that he could do if he doesn't listen?
If it's too much trouble for you to fill a canteen, I'll give you a shovel. You can dig the hole,.
Because of the warden's presence that day, Stanley thought of something. They were not just digging holes for character, they were digging holes because they were...
"definitely looking for something."