What does Pendanski tell Stanley they're supposed to be looking for?
Nothing - it's just if they do, the Warden wants to know.
What does forbidden mean?
not allowed, prohibited
What made Elya tell his wife that she should leave him for someone who wasn't so unlucky?
His barn was struck by lightning for the third time.
Why might X-Ray have preferred a shorter shovel?
Because he thinks he will have to dig less.
Who is Caveman?
the nickname Stanley is given
Concerning the yellow-spotted lizards, what is true about you if you've ever actually seen their yellow spots?
You are probably dead.
What was the purpose of digging holes?
to build character
What does Stanley tell Zero about why he is writing to his mom about a 'nice' camp?
He doesn't want her to worry about him.
What does Stanley discover upon completing his first hole?
Stanley discovers that he can't get out of his hole.
What does leap mean?
jump
Why is it so hard for Stanley to start digging his hole?
The sun has created a hard crust on the surface.
Why doesn't Elya keep his promise to Madame Zeroni
He gets on a ship to America and forgets to go back to her.
What odd question does Zero ask Stanley when he's writing that first letter?
Did the shoes have red X's on the back?
What does Pendanski offer to do for Stanley after he digs his first hole.
Give him a ride back to camp.
Why does Eyla not carry the pig on the day of Myra's birthday?
He didn't want the smell of pig on him, he wanted to be clean.
Why in X-Ray's opinion was the second hole the hardest to dig?
your body is hurting and your body is sore.
Why do yellow-spotted lizards live in holes?
They provide shade from the sun and protection from predatory birds
How did Myra choose her husband?
She picked a number between 1 and 10 and decided to marry whoever guessed the closest number