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

2. What happened to Stanley's great-grandfather's fortune when he went out west?
(a) The government took it.
(b) He lost it in the desert.
(c) It was taken by Indians.
(d) It was stolen by Kissing Kate Barlow.

3. What does X-Ray tell Stanley to do with anything else Stanley finds in his holes?
(a) Take it directly to the warden.
(b) Feed it to the yellow-spotted lizards.
(c) Give it to X-Ray.
(d) Put it back in the hole.

4. Why does Stanley's family not go to court to defend Stanley?
(a) Stanley needs to learn a lesson.
(b) Stanley have been in too much trouble already.
(c) They are out of town.
(d) They have no money.

5. What is said to be true if a person can see the yellow spots on a yellow-spotted lizard?
(a) You can smell them.
(b) You are already dead.
(c) You are looking at their belly.
(d) You need to run.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Stanley notice when he sees the boys line up for water?

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

4. Where did X-Ray get his nickname?

5. Who is staring over Stanley's shoulder while he writes his letter to his parents?

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