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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 11, 12, and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stanley notice when he sees the boys line up for water?
(a) They are giggling.
(b) They shove to get to the front.
(c) They aren't concerned about getting there.
(d) They are in the same order as the day before.

2. 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 that they will get more time off.
(b) So they can lie about where they found it.
(c) So they can see if there is anything valuable about the tube.
(d) They want to try the lipstick on.

3. What does Zero tell Mr. Pendanski when asked what he wants to do with his life?
(a) He tells Mr. Pendanski to shut up.
(b) He wants to be a policeman.
(c) He likes to dig holes.
(d) He wants to be president.

4. How did Stanley's great-grandfather make his fortune?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Mafia.
(c) Livestock Market.
(d) Stock Market.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Sir have in his mouth when he meets Stanley?

3. What has Stanley been told he will win if he ever finds anything interesting while digging?

4. What does Stanley find in the hole he is digging on the third day and gives to X-Ray?

5. Who does Mr. Pendanski say the boys have to blame for being at camp?

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