Stanley and Zero's Mountain Adventure

Stanley carries Zero up a mountain, struggling with the weight and terrain. They find water and onions, which help them survive. Zero confesses to stealing shoes, revealing a connection to Stanley's past. The story highlights themes of friendship, survival, and redemption.

What did Stanley leave behind as he helped Zero up the mountain?

• His shoes

• A map

• The shovel and sack of jars

• His backpack

What made it difficult for Stanley to walk through the weeds and vines?

• Not seeing his feet

• The steepness of the mountain

• The darkness

• The weight of Zero

What did Stanley notice about the ground as they approached the stone precipice?

• It was slippery

• It was covered in snow

• It was flattening

• It was getting steeper

What did Stanley discover in the muddy gully?

• A treasure chest

• A snake

• A small pool of water

• A hidden cave

What did Stanley find in the mud that provided nourishment?

• A mushroom

• An onion

• A carrot

• A potato

How did Stanley feel when he woke up in the meadow?

• Excited

• Weak

• Confused

• Energetic

What did Stanley consider doing to improve their water situation?

• Going back for the shovel

• Building a dam

• Praying for rain

• Digging a new hole

What did Zero confess to Stanley?

• He broke the shovel

• He took Stanley's shoes

• He found a map

• He was leaving

What story did Stanley recall while reflecting on the onions?

• A tale about a giant

• A story about Sam's onion tonic

• A legend of buried treasure

• A myth about the mountain

What did Stanley and Zero do for the next two days?

• Climbed the mountain

• Built a shelter

• Searched for water

• Rested and ate onions