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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 14, 15, and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does X-Ray do for Stanley when the boys return from digging in the evening on the day the warden appears?
(a) Gives Stanley some of the extra food he got.
(b) Makes a place for Stanley next to him.
(c) Gives Stanley a phone call.
(d) Has Stanley trade cots.

2. What does Armpit do when Stanley calls him by his real name, Theodore, instead of Armpit?
(a) Punches Stanley.
(b) Hits Stanley with a shovel.
(c) Begins to cry.
(d) Throws Stanley to the ground.

3. Why doesn't X-Ray inspect the fossil Stanley found?
(a) He wanted the day off and is disappointed.
(b) He can't see well.
(c) He doesn't like Stanley.
(d) He feels stupid.

4. Who does Stanley's family say is the cause of their bad luck?
(a) Stanley's old girl friend.
(b) Madame Zeroni.
(c) Stanley's great-great-grandmother.
(d) Stanley's great-great-grandfather.

5. What does the warden have Mr. Pendanski do to punish him for not obeying her without question?
(a) Walk back to camp.
(b) Dig Stanley's hole.
(c) Act as a step stool.
(d) Cook dinner for the boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did X-Ray get his nickname?

2. What surprises Stanley when he sees the warden for the first time?

3. Why did Madam Zeroni need someone to carry her to the top of the mountain?

4. Why does Stanley have a harder time digging the second day?

5. What does the warden try to get the boys to do the day after the lipstick is brought to the warden's attention?

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