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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Stanley is sure that Zero isn't going to die on the mountain, what does he do?

2. What does Stanley think after what Zero says as he is falling asleep on the mountain?

3. What does Zigzag offer Stanley that starts a fight in Part 2?

4. What makes the other boys mad at Stanley?

5. What does Mr. Pendanski do to break up the fight between Zigzag and Stanley?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Kissing Kate Barlow came back to her town of Green Lake what did she find?

2. What surprises Stanley as he walks across the desert after the water truck incident?

3. What happens when Zero is questioned about the reading lessons Stanley is giving him?

4. Describe the boy that comes to Camp Green Lake to take Zero's place.

5. Explain how it changes Stanley's situation that Zero is digging for Stanley an hour out of every day?

6. What do Zero and Stanley spend their time doing on top of the mountain?

7. What does Mr. Pendanski say happened when the other couselors and the warden come to investigate the fight between Stanley and Zigzag?

8. What embarrassed Hattie Parker?

9. What does Zero discover about the metal case he and Stanley have found?

10. Why does Stanley feel he needs to go back down the mountain, and what is making him hesitant to go?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Take a look at Kate Barlow's character. Describe the change that takes place when Sam is killed. What shows the change that has happened to her other than the change in her name? (from Kate Barlow to Kissing Kate Barlow)

Essay Topic 2

Explain the relationship between Stanley Yelnats and his family. How does this relationship differ from the other kids shown at camp? In what way could Stanley's family relationship have been better?

Essay Topic 3

1) List several of the boys in Tent D at Camp Green Lake. In what ways are these boys alike?In what ways are they different? Would each of the boys characters fall under "Bad" or "Good"?

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