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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Stanley been told he will win if he ever finds anything interesting while digging?
(a) An extra glass of water.
(b) An extra hour of sleep.
(c) An extra plate of food.
(d) The rest of the day off.

2. What does the warden try to get the boys to do the day after the lipstick is brought to the warden's attention?
(a) Have them find the rest of the makeup.
(b) Dig faster.
(c) make a full working line to maximize efficiency.
(d) Tell her the exact location it was found.

3. Despite the fact that Zero doesn't read what does Stanley realize Zero is very good at?
(a) Manipulating Warden and Mr. Sir.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Math.
(d) Economics.

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

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

6. Why does Zero say he did what he did to Stanley's hole while Stanley was away talking with the warden?
(a) Because Zero knew Stanley didn't steal the sneakers or the seeds.
(b) Zero hates Mr. Sir.
(c) Zero loves to dig holes.
(d) Because he felt sorry for Stanley.

7. Why did Madam Zeroni try to dissuade Elya from trying to marry Myra Menke?
(a) Myra was silly and shallow.
(b) Myra was ugly and has a lisp.
(c) Myra was too old for Elya
(d) Mrya was rich and self-absorbed.

8. What is Mr. Pendanski's response to the rock with the fish fossil?
(a) He does a jig.
(b) He is happy.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is uninterested.

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

10. What does Stanley pretend that Camp Green Lake is offering him when he writes letters to his mother?
(a) Junior politician lessons.
(b) Fun and games.
(c) Fishing and hunting.
(d) Swimming and golfing.

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

12. 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.

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

14. What was Kate Barlow's job in the town of Green Lake?
(a) Saloon girl.
(b) School teacher.
(c) Maid.
(d) Cook.

15. What does Stanley find waiting for him when he gets back to camp in Part 1, Chapter 16?
(a) His attorney.
(b) A new cot to sleep on.
(c) A letter from his mother.
(d) A letter from his girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the warden tell Mr. Pendanski to do that he has already done?

2. What does Stanley's mother say her apartment smells like?

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

4. What is said to be true if a person can see the yellow spots on a yellow-spotted lizard?

5. What happened to Mary Lou after Sam was killed?

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