Zero and Stanley's Adventures

Zero's health improves as Stanley digs a water hole. Zero shares his experiences at a homeless shelter, revealing his fear of becoming a ward of the state. The boys discuss their interest in Scouts and family backgrounds. Zero recounts stealing Clyde Livingston's shoes, leading to his arrest. The narrative highlights themes of survival, friendship, and the consequences of actions.

What did Stanley enjoy eating one layer at a time?

• Potatoes

• Apples

• Carrots

• Onions

How deep was the water hole that Stanley dug?

• Three feet

• Two feet

• One foot

• Four feet

Why did Stanley prefer Zero to save his strength?

• It was harder to dig in water

• Stanley wanted to work alone

• Zero was injured

• Zero was tired

What surprised Stanley about his health?

• He was more energetic

• He hadn't gotten sick

• He was feeling stronger

• He was losing weight

What did Zero have to do to stay at the homeless shelter?

• Pay a fee

• Bring food

• Pretend to have a mother

• Pretend to have a father

What did Zero pretend to be when sleeping outside?

• A firefighter

• A soldier

• A Cub Scout

• A police officer

Why did Stanley never become a Cub Scout?

• He didn't like the uniform

• He wasn't good at social activities

• He was too busy

• He was afraid of the outdoors

What did Zero's mother win a prize for?

• Baking cookies

• Selling the most Girl Scout cookies

• Running a marathon

• Winning a spelling bee

What did Zero think about taking the shoes from the shelter?

• It was a mistake

• It was better than stealing new ones

• It was a great idea

• It was a prank

What was Zero's reaction when everyone was looking for the shoes?

• He hid the shoes

• He found it funny

• He panicked

• He confessed