Stanley and Zero's Journey Challenges

Stanley and Zero embark on a challenging journey across a barren landscape, carrying supplies and supporting each other. Despite Zero's health struggles, they motivate each other to continue. Stanley reflects on mortality and the impact of his potential death on his family. As they climb towards Big Thumb, they face physical and emotional challenges but find hope upon reaching the summit.

What does Stanley fear most about dying?

• The pain of death

• The journey ending

• His parents not knowing his fate

• Being forgotten

What does Zero use as a third leg?

• A stick

• A crutch

• The shovel

• A branch

What did Stanley and Zero pack in the burlap sack?

• Food supplies

• Unbroken jars

• Books

• Clothes

How does Zero describe his life in a hole?

• It's a comfortable place

• It's a place of learning

• The only way you can go is up

• It's a place of despair

What does Stanley regret not doing before leaving?

• Eating a meal

• Filling his canteen

• Saying goodbye

• Packing more clothes

What effect did the 'sploosh' have on Zero?

• It had no effect

• It made him sick immediately

• It made him stronger

• It saved his life but is now harming him

What does Stanley compare their journey to?

• Chasing the sun

• Climbing a mountain

• Chasing the moon

• Crossing a desert

Who do Stanley and Zero speculate Marylou might have been?

• A mythical creature

• A real person on a lake

• A famous actress

• A historical figure

How do Stanley and Zero manage to climb the cliff?

• With the help of others

• By finding a hidden path

• With teamwork and a shovel

• Using a rope

What does Stanley notice about Zero's hands?

• They are clean

• They have deep gashes

• They are strong

• They are shaking