Zero's Adventures and Choices

Stanley and Zero's conditions improve as they survive on onions and water from a hole Stanley dug. Zero shares his past experiences with homelessness and his fear of becoming a ward of the state. They discuss their childhood dreams of being Scouts and family memories. Zero recounts stealing Clyde Livingston's shoes, which led to a series of events resulting in their current situation.

What did Stanley find surprising about his own health?

• He was not getting sick from the dirty water.

• He enjoyed eating onions.

• He was able to dig faster than Zero.

• He was not feeling homesick.

How did Stanley and Zero clean their socks?

• By using soap and water.

• By rubbing them with onions.

• By pouring water over them.

• By dipping them in the water hole.

What did Stanley and Zero use to fill their jars?

• Rainwater

• Juice from onions

• Murky water from the hole

• Clean water

Why did Zero avoid going to the homeless shelter alone?

• He didn't like the food there.

• He preferred sleeping outside.

• He didn't want to be made a ward of the state.

• He was afraid of the dark.

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

• Help with chores.

• Steal food from the shelter.

• Find someone to pretend to be his mom.

• Pretend to be someone else.

What did Zero pretend to be when he slept outside?

• A superhero

• A Cub Scout

• A firefighter

• A police officer

What did Zero's mother win a prize for?

• Winning a race

• Baking the best cake

• Selling the most Girl Scout cookies

• Painting a picture

What did Zero think about being a Cub Scout?

• He thought it was boring.

• He always wanted to be one.

• He didn't know what it was.

• He was afraid of it.

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

• He thought it was a crime.

• He believed it was better than taking new ones.

• He wanted to sell them.

• He knew they were famous shoes.

What did Zero think about the shoes he took?

• They were not worth taking.

• They were too big for him.

• They were better than new ones.

• They were too small for him.