Stanley's Journey in Chapter 27

Stanley is digging holes at a camp, managing his water supply carefully due to Mr. Sir's actions. Zero helps Stanley dig, causing tension with other boys. Mr. Sir fills Stanley's canteen, but Stanley is wary of drinking it. Zero learns to write his name and reveals his real name is Hector Zeroni.

Why does Stanley conserve his water?

• He wants to save it for later.

• He is not thirsty.

• Mr. Sir pours his water on the ground.

• He doesn't like the taste.

How does Mr. Pandansky help Stanley?

• By giving him food.

• By digging his hole.

• By teaching him to read.

• By giving him extra water.

What causes tension among the boys?

• Stanley gets extra food.

• Zero helps Stanley dig.

• Stanley is the warden's favorite.

• Stanley refuses to work.

What is Stanley's justification for Zero helping him?

• He is injured.

• He is teaching Zero to read.

• He is the leader of the group.

• He is too tired to dig.

What does Stanley hope the warden notices?

• His leadership skills.

• His hard work.

• Zero's intelligence.

• His ability to dig fast.

What does Mr. Sir do with Stanley's canteen?

• He gives it to another boy.

• He drinks from it.

• He throws it away.

• He fills it with water.

Why is Stanley hesitant to drink the water from his canteen?

• He doesn't like the taste.

• He wants to save it for later.

• He fears it might be tampered with.

• He is not thirsty.

What does Stanley teach Zero after the alphabet?

• How to speak English.

• How to read a book.

• How to write his name.

• How to dig faster.

What is Zero's real name?

• Hector Zeroni

• Stanley Yelnats

• Mr. Sir

• Mr. Pandansky

Why does Zero feel sad about writing his name?

• He wants a different name.

• He thinks it means nothing.

• He doesn't like his name.

• He can't write well.