Warden's Behavior and Boys' Actions

In Chapter 17, the boys continue to dig in search of a gold tube. The warden becomes increasingly impatient with their progress, arriving later and leaving earlier each day. Armpit is jabbed by the warden's pitchfork, causing minor injuries. Stanley is injured by Zigzag's shovel but is quickly bandaged and returns to work. Despite the challenges, the boys persist in their digging efforts.

What did the boys do to the holes where X-ray supposedly found the gold tube?

• They covered them with tarps.

• They widened and connected them.

• They filled them back up.

• They moved to a different area.

How did the warden's behavior change as the days went on?

• She started helping the boys dig.

• She became more patient.

• She brought them more water.

• She arrived later and left earlier.

What was Squid's response when the warden asked what they had been doing?

• He said they were taking a break.

• He said they were doing nothing.

• He said they found something valuable.

• He said they were working hard.

What happened to Armpit when he returned from a bathroom break?

• He was jabbed with a pitchfork.

• He was praised by the warden.

• He was sent back to work immediately.

• He was given extra water.

What did the warden accuse Mr. Pendanski of doing?

• Helping the boys dig.

• Not supervising the boys properly.

• Letting the boys take too many breaks.

• Giving the boys too much water.

How did Stanley get injured?

• He fell into a hole.

• He was hit by Zigzag's shovel.

• He tripped over a rock.

• He was bitten by an insect.

What did Zigzag insist Stanley do after he was injured?

• Take a rest.

• Report to the warden.

• Dig up his own dirt.

• Help Zigzag with his dirt.

What realization did Stanley have about the dirt on his shovel?

• It was the wrong color.

• It was heavier than usual.

• It was hiding something valuable.

• It was the cause of the conflict.