Sunflower Seeds and Camp Dynamics

Stanley is awakened by Squid's crying at night. In the morning, they discuss allergies. Stanley reflects on the racial harmony at the camp. The boys share sunflower seeds, leading to a confrontation with Mr. Sir. Stanley is taken to the warden, who uses rattlesnake venom nail polish to intimidate Mr. Sir. The warden dismisses the sunflower seed incident, and Stanley returns to his hole.

What initially wakes Stanley up at night?

• A strange animal noise

• Mr. Sir's shouting

• Squid crying

• A loud thunderstorm

What does Squid claim is the reason for his tears?

• He is upset with Stanley

• He has allergies

• He misses his family

• He is scared of the dark

How does Stanley feel about the racial dynamics at the camp?

• He feels there are significant racial tensions

• He is indifferent to the racial dynamics

• He is thankful there are no racial problems

• He feels isolated because of his race

What does Magnet offer to the group?

• A candy bar

• A bottle of water

• Sunflower seeds

• A bag of chips

Why does Stanley think there will be trouble with the sunflower seeds?

• The seeds are illegal at the camp

• Mr. Sir will notice they are missing

• The seeds are poisonous

• The seeds belong to the warden

What happens to the sunflower seeds when they reach Stanley?

• He hides them in his pocket

• They spill into his hole

• He throws them back

• He eats them all

How does Stanley respond when Mr. Sir questions him about the seeds?

• He blames Magnet

• He blames Zigzag

• He admits to stealing them

• He denies knowing about them

What is unique about the warden's nail polish?

• It changes color in the sun

• It contains rattlesnake venom

• It glows in the dark

• It is made of gold

What does the warden do to Mr. Sir with her nail polish?

• She gives it to him as a gift

• She spills it on his clothes

• She strikes him across the face

• She paints his nails

What is Stanley's reaction to the warden's actions?

• He is amused

• He is frightened

• He is angry

• He is indifferent