Stanley and Zero's Adventures

Stanley spends his days digging holes and reflecting on God's thumb. A conflict arises when Zero helps Stanley dig, leading to a fight. Zero rebels, refusing to dig and attacking Mr. Pendanski. Stanley regrets his actions and decides to escape, stealing a truck but crashing it. He finds Zero under a boat, and they survive on jars of sploosh, a century-old liquid. They face challenges but remain determined to survive.

What does Stanley think about while digging holes?

• His favorite book

• God's thumb and Kate Barlow

• His family back home

• The warden's orders

Why do the other boys taunt Stanley?

• Because he is the fastest digger

• Because Zero digs his hole

• Because he is the warden's favorite

• Because he found treasure

What triggers the fight between Stanley and Zigzag?

• Zigzag's taunting

• Stanley refusing to dig

• A disagreement over food

• A misunderstanding about Zero

What does the warden forbid Stanley from doing?

• Talking to other boys

• Teaching Zero to read

• Digging holes

• Leaving the camp

What action does Zero take against Mr. Pendanski?

• He hits him with a shovel

• He argues with him

• He runs away silently

• He ignores him

What does Zero decide after being taunted?

• To teach himself to read

• To apologize to the warden

• To stop digging holes

• To dig more holes

What does Stanley regret after Zero runs away?

• Teaching Zero to read

• Not helping Zero more

• Fighting with Zigzag

• Stealing from the warden

What do the warden and Mr. Pendanski plan to do about Zero?

• Bring him back

• Search for him

• Ignore his absence

• Erase his records

What does Stanley hope Zero will do after running away?

• Seek help from others

• Hide in the desert

• Find the thumb mountain

• Return to camp

Who is the new boy assigned to replace Zero?

• Twitch

• Zigzag

• Brian

• X-ray