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

2. Where did X-Ray get his nickname?
(a) His mother.
(b) X-Ray correctly guessed what was in a metal box.
(c) Pig Latin.
(d) It is a joke among the boys.

3. What nickname is Stanley given after he has dug his first hole?
(a) Short-stuff.
(b) Wimp.
(c) Caveman.
(d) Mole.

4. Why does Stanley tell X-Ray to wait to give what he found in the hole on the third day to Mr. Pendanski until the next day?
(a) So they can lie about where they found it.
(b) They want to try the lipstick on.
(c) So that they will get more time off.
(d) So they can see if there is anything valuable about the tube.

5. What happens when Stanley finishes his first hole?
(a) Stanley names the hole.
(b) The other boys cheer Stanley.
(c) Stanley can't get out.
(d) Stanley is allowed a phone call home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Mr. Pendanski give for Mr. Sir being in a bad mood?

2. Why does Stanley decide to make the deal with X-Ray to give him anything he finds?

3. Why does Stanley's family not go to court to defend Stanley?

4. Mr. Sir has a tattoo of ________.

5. Who does the warden pair Stanley with?

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