Chapters 1-2
What is the name of the camp Stanley is sent to?
Camp Green Lake
Why was Stanley bullied at school?
He was overweight
How much time do the boys have to take a shower?
4 minutes
How can the boys get a day off from digging?
If they find something interesting in their hole, and the warden finds it interesting.
What animal did Elya have to carry up the mountain?
A pig
Who is the main character in the story?
Stanley Yelnats
Camp Green Lake is a camp for who?
Bad boys
What is the one rule at Camp Green Lake?
Don't upset the warden
What crime is Stanley accused of committing?
Stealing Clyde Livingston's shoes
What does Stanley find in his hole in chapter 10?
A rock with a fish fossil on it.
What is the name of the gypsy that "cursed" Stanley's family?
Madame Zeroni
The story takes place in which state?
Texas
What is the worst thing that can happen to you at Camp Green Lake?
Getting bit by a yellow spotted lizard
Why is there no fence around the camp?
You will die of thirst if you try to run away
How big/deep do the holes have to be?
5 feet deep and 5 feet wide
Describe the imaginary situation that Stanley plays out in his mind as he digs in chapter 11.
He imagines himself being bullied by Derrick Dunne. The boys at camp stand up for Stanley and beat up Derrick.
Other than having the same name, what do all Stanley Yelnats have in common?
Bad luck, or they are cursed
Why would Zero care about getting his 'special shovel'?
Zero thinks that his special shovel is shorter than the rest, so it would mean his hole needs to be a little bit shorter and shallower than the others.
What do boys who go to Camp Green Lake have to do?
Dig holes
What is the nickname of the boy that was there before Stanley?
Barf bag
Who was the first boy to finish digging their hole?
Zero
What is the boy's nickname for Mr. Pendanski and why did they choose it?
Mom - he takes care of the boys and looks out for them
Who is the leader of the boys, and who is last?
X-Ray is leader, Zero is last
What is Stanley's new nickname?
Caveman
Who "owns" the shade?
The Warden
Mr. Pendanski introduces Stanley to a boy named Alan. What is Alan's nickname?
Squid
How does Stanley's family get "cursed"?
His great great grandfather didn't carry madame Zeroni up the mountain.
Summarize Mr. Pendanskis pep talk to the boys.
He asks them about what they want to do with their lives and encourages them to do something they love.
What do the boys call Mr. Pendaski?
Mom
Why does everyone say the second hole is the hardest to dig?
The second hole is the hardest because the boys are so tired and sore from digging their first hole the day before.