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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 17, 18, and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Zero tell Stanley when Stanley asks him to not read over his shoulder?
(a) Zero can't see that well.
(b) Zero can't read.
(c) Zero can see Stanley's future.
(d) Zero wants someone to write to.

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

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

4. What does Stanley find Squid doing, even though Squid denies it?
(a) Screaming.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Having nightmares.
(d) Crying.

5. What does Mr. Sir have in his mouth when he meets Stanley?
(a) Sunflower seeds.
(b) False teeth.
(c) Gum.
(d) Cigar.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Stanley's great-grandfather make his fortune?

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?

3. Why does Stanley try to keep to himself?

4. When Stanley returns to the camp after digging his second hole, what does he find happening?

5. What happens when the bag of sunflower seeds Magnet stole is thrown to Stanley?

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