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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 can't see well.
(d) He feels stupid.

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

3. How many changes of clothes are the boys at Camp Green Lake given?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) They have to share.
(d) Two.

4. What is on the object Stanley finds while digging on the third day?
(a) A heart and the letters K.B.
(b) An arrow.
(c) Stanley's name.
(d) A heart and the name Mary Lou.

5. What is Stanley's original reply when Zero asks him to teach him to read?
(a) No.
(b) We don't have time.
(c) Yes.
(d) You can't learn.

6. What happens to Stanley over time at the camp?
(a) He begins to get sick.
(b) He grows stronger.
(c) He makes friends with Mr. Pendanski.
(d) He starts to hate the camp.

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

8. Why does Stanley decide to make the deal with X-Ray to give him anything he finds?
(a) Because Stanley and X-Ray are friends.
(b) Because X-Ray is the leader of the boys.
(c) Because Stanley is afraid of X-Ray.
(d) Because Stanley and X-Ray want to know what what the warden wants.

9. What feeling does Mr. Sir tell Stanley that Stanley will have for the next eighteen months?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Exhaustion.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Thirst.

10. What is Stanley's father's profession?
(a) Bank Teller.
(b) Camp Councilor.
(c) Inventor.
(d) Factory Worker.

11. What does Mr. Sir do when Stanley comes to have his canteen filled with water?
(a) Refuses to give Stanley any water.
(b) Gives Stanley's water to X-Ray.
(c) Spits in Stanley's water.
(d) Pours Stanley's water on the ground.

12. What does the warden tell Mr. Pendanski to do that he has already done?
(a) Wash the truck.
(b) Rub her feet.
(c) Bring the boys a snack.
(d) Fill the canteens.

13. What does the warden do after telling Mr. Sir she doesn't care about his sunflower seeds?
(a) Kicks him out of her office.
(b) Spits on him.
(c) Hugs him.
(d) Slaps him.

14. What does a boy comment on that makes Mr. Sir angry and results in Mr. Sir physically abusing the boy?
(a) Mr. Sir's stitches.
(b) Mr. Sir's swollen face.
(c) Mr. Sir's new dog.
(d) Mr. Sir's broken arm.

15. What was Kate Barlow known for making?
(a) Grape jelly.
(b) Spiced peaches.
(c) Fig preserves.
(d) Apple dumplings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Zero tell Mr. Pendanski when asked what he wants to do with his life?

3. What does Zigzag do to Stanley while they are digging in one giant hole together?

4. How does Zigzag say the warden knows so much about the boys?

5. What does Zero give Stanley in return for teaching him something?

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