How do we know that Stanley is not accustomed to hard physical work?
He has soft fleshy hands that haven't been broken in by calluses
He didn't dig fast
His pile of dirt outside the hole was too close to his hole and he'd eventually have to move it
He used his hat to help aid with the blisters on his hands
100
How did X-Ray get his nickname?
It's pig latin for Rex
100
What did the Warden mean when she told Stanley that unfortunately for him, Mr. Sir would live?
Mr. Sir would seek revenge on Stanley for what happened to him.
100
Describe the physical appearance of Warden.
She's a tall woman, has freckles, red hair, wears black cowboy boots, and a black cowboy hat.
200
Who was robbed by Kissin' Kate Barlow?
Stanley Yelnats I (the first)
200
Explain the irony in the name Camp Green Lake
It's not a camp, it's not green, and there is no lake
200
What advice did Stanley give X-Ray about the gold tube?
Give it to Mr. Sir in the morning and get the WHOLE day off.
200
Why wasn't Sam allowed to attend classes?
Sam was African-American and because of racism, he was not allowed to get an education.
200
What's the secret ingredient in the Warden's nail polish?
Rattlesnake venom
300
Which Yelnats married Sarah Miller?
Elya Yelnats
300
Why does X-ray say the second hole is the hardest?
You are sore the next day from digging your first
300
Why is the Warden treating the campers so well?
She is eager to find something buried in the ground and wants the boys to continue digging to find it.
300
What happened to Trout Walker during the 20 year period between chapters?
His money dried up when the lake did and he was poor and broke.
300
What is Zero's full name?
Hector Zeroni
400
Elya Yelnats is also called __________________ by his family
Why does the narrator suggest that if someone is bit by a yellow spotted lizard, that they might as well lie in the hammock?
There is nothing worse that the Warden could do to you since your were obviously going to die from the bite. What's worse than death???
400
Why did the Warden scratch Mr. Sir and NOT Stanley?
She was upset at Mr. Sir for taking Stanley away from digging for the important thing she is looking for and for wasting her time.
400
Name the 3 pure things that died that fateful day in Green lake.
1. Sam
2. Mary Lou
3. Kate's heart/spirit
4. The town of Green Lake
400
Why was Stanley reluctant to tell Mr. Pendanski that he was innocent?
Stanley figured that ALL the campers probably said that they were innocent when they first arrived and he wouldn't believe him.
500
What were the requirements that Elya had to fulfill in order to marry Myra?
(Hint: there are 3)
He had to carry a pig up a mountain
He had to sing to the pig while it drank from the stream
He had to carry Madame Zeroni up the mountain and sing to her while she drank from the stream
500
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Answer both:
Who is Mrs. Bell?
Who is Theodore?
Mrs. Bell is Stanley's former teacher who embarrassed him.
Theodore is Armpit.
500
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Why is Stanley called "Caveman"?
The boys of group D gave it to Stanley for two reasons:
1. For protection; To make him sound intimidating so the "Lump" wouldn't fight him.
2. To accept him into the group.
500
Why is it ironic when the town of Green Lake says they care about education?
The schoolhouse was broken down and nobody was trying to fix it. Sam, the one person not allowed in the schoolhouse, spent his time fixing it and making it a "gem of the town" yet he can't get an education from it.