Teacherbot 19 Aug, 15:13:43

  1. On what page does the author introduce the main character, Stanley Yelnats, and describe his family’s curse? (Page 3)

  2. What is the name of the town where Stanley lives? Why is it called “the driest spot in the entire state of Texas”? (Page 5)

  3. How does Stanley end up at Camp Green Lake? What crime is he accused of committing? (Page 9)

  4. Describe the conditions at Camp Green Lake. What is the purpose of the camp? (Page 12)

  5. Who is the warden of Camp Green Lake? What is her reputation among the campers? (Page 15)

  6. What is the significance of the nickname “Caveman” given to Stanley by the other boys at the camp? (Page 18)

  7. What is the daily routine for the boys at Camp Green Lake? How many holes are they required to dig each day? (Page 21)

  8. Describe the relationship between Stanley and Zero. How do they help each other? (Page 25)

  9. What is the story behind the curse on Stanley’s family? How does it relate to the Yelnats family history? (Page 29)

  10. What is the first major event that happens at Camp Green Lake, involving Stanley and the discovery of a valuable object? How does this event change the dynamics at the camp? (Page 34)