What did X-Ray do for Stanley after he gave them his finding? What did that symbolize/mean?
X-Ray moved Stanley up in the water line. This symbolized his social status at camp was moving up.
Stanley's nickname became __________.
Caveman
Clyde "Sweet Feet" Livingston was a famous __________.
Baseball player
The judge gave Stanley a choice between__________.
jail or Camp Green Lake
What does Elya Yelnats need to carry up the mountain?
What is the name of the most dangerous animal at camp green lake?
Yellow Spotted Lizards
Where was Stanleys Great Great Grandfather From?
Louisiana
Laramie
Lithuania
Latvia
What did Igor offer Myra's father in exchange for her hand in marriage?
a pig
Stanley's great-great-grandfather wanted __________.
to marry Myra
What is Stanley's new nickname?
Caveman
What language did Elya learn to speak when he arrived to America?
English
What did Elya and Sarah name their baby?
Stanley
preposterous
very foolish or silly
What was the second thing Stanley found while digging his hole? What did he do with it?
A gold tube that had the letters KB. He gave it to X-Ray, reluctantly.
Why did Stanley lie about camp in his letter to his mother?
Because he knew that if his mother knew how bad camp was, she would be worried. Stanley didn't want to worry her.
Who did Myra decide to marry?
She couldn't decide
enviously
a feeling of wanting what someone else has
Where did Stanley get the pair of sneakers?
The sneakers fell from the freeway overpass on his head.
How old was Myra Menke?
fourteen years old
What were the names of the two guys who wanted Myra's hand in marriage?
Elya Yelnats and Igor Barkov
fossil
the remains of an animal or plant that lived a long time ago
What did X-Ray ask Stanley to do next time he found something? What's the reasoning behind this?
X-Ray thinks he deserves a day off more than Stanley because he has been at camp longer. X-Ray tells Stanley he has bad eyesight and wouldn't be able to see.
What are 4 facts about yellow spotted lizards?
They have 11 spots. They have black teeth. They like to live in holes. They have powerful legs.
After Stanley gave X-Ray the item, what was Stanley's suggestion?
He suggested X-Ray show the Warden the next day because then he could get out of a full days work.
What is the first thing Stanley finds while digging his hole? Did he get the rest of the day off? Why or why not?
He finds a rock with a fish fossil. He did not get the day off because it was not interesting enough for the Warden.
Did Madame Zeroni think Elya needed to marry Myra?
No
What was Stanley's great-great grandfather's name?
Elya Yelnats
What was physically wrong with Madame Zeroni?
She had no left foot.
When Elya was sailing across the Atlantic he remembered ________.
his promise to carry Madame Zeroni up the mountain
How deep and wide must Stanley make each hole?
5 feet
4 feet
8 feet
6 feet
Why did Stanley not get back into the truck and choose to ride back with Mr. Pendanski?
He was proud of the hole he had dug. Even though he was tired, he chose to stay.
If the guys had to go to the bathroom when they were digging a hole, where did they have to go?
They had to choose whichever hole they wanted.
How many spots are on the yellow spotted lizard?
Why is Stanley at camp green lake?
He was found guilty of stealing shoes from a famous baseball player
What is the name of the famous baseball player that had their shoes stolen?
Trey "Sweet Heat" Pierson
Clyde “Sweet Treat” Livingston
Clyde "Sweet Feet" Livingston
David “Sweet Feet” Livingston
scowled
frowned angrily
How old was Elya when he fell in love with Myra Menke?
fifteen years old.
What is Mr. Pendanskys nickname?
Mom
Stanley found a fossil of a __
What is Stanleys Fathers job?
Elya left Latvia. Where did he move to?
America
What snack does Mr. Sir like?
Peaches
Chocolate
Sunflower Seeds
Onions
Stanley found __________ in his hole.
a fossil of a fish
At camp green lake, what lies between the two trees where the shade is found
A dog
A hammock
A car
Bow Wow
What does each boy do when they finish digging their hole?
Spit