Inference Chapter 45 Why doesn't the Warden nor Mr. Pedanski try to get the treasure chest? Mr. Pedanski says, "At least we'll have a body to give that woman." What does Mr. Pedanski think will happen to Stanley and Zero? AutoSave 1
Vocabulary Chapter 44 46 pages 198 211 pronounced page 200 last paragraph texture page 201 third paragraph suppress page 205 eighth paragraph scurried page 207 fourth paragraph frantically page 207 fourth paragraph flinch page 207 fourth paragraph grimly page 208 first paragraph initiate page 208 fifth paragraph severely page 209 last paragraph imaginations page 210 second paragraph strenuous page 210 seventh paragraph As the dirt chipped and flaked away, the hard object became more pronounced. It had the cool, smooth texture of metal. He glanced downward and had to force himself to suppress a scream. The lizards scurried frantically across his very still body. He did not flinch. Mr. Pendanski laughed grimly. "The kids are going to die anyway." The A.G. (attorney general) will most likely initiate an investigation. If they talked, they would be severely punished. "Let them use their imaginations," said the Warden. Standing still was more strenuous than walking. Link to Worksheet AutoSave 2
pages 204 233 Chapters 45 50 Discussion Questions 1. How do you think the Warden knew Stanley and Zero were outside digging? 2. Why do you think that the lizards are not attacking? 3. What was Stanley s strategy in avoiding being bitten by the lizard? 4. What do the counselors think is going to happen to the boys? 5. Why did Stanley have difficulty concentrating on the conversation going on around him? 6. Who do you think that woman is that the counselors keep referring to? 7. How do you think Zero feels when the Warden says that he doesn t exist? 8. Who is it that was supposed to be released? 9. Why do you think Stanley deeps focusing on the snow incident with his mother? 10. Why would it be worse for the boys to have to use their imagination on the type of punishment that they will receive? Link to Quiz AutoSave 3
Character Analysis Complete a Character Analysis on the lawyer (attorney), Ms. Morengo. She first appears on page 213 in chapter 47. Speech Action Description Drawing Reaction of others Click here for a list of characters and descriptions AutoSave 4
pages 182 197 Chapter 41 43 Discussion Questions 1. Why wouldn t Zero want to be a ward of the state? 2. Why do you think Zero decides that maybe he wouldn t have liked being a Cub Scout? 3. Why didn t Zero know he was stealing when he was a young boy? 4. Why is it important to Zero that Stanley know that he and his mother never took more than they needed? 5. Do you agree with Zero s explanation of why he stole the old sneakers? 6. Why was it funny that everyone was looking all over for the stolen sneakers? 7. Why does Zero say that if he would have kept the sneakers, neither Stanley nor he would be at Camp Green Lake? 8. How do you think Stanley feels about Zero now that he knows that Zero is the reason he is at Camp Green Lake? 9. Why is it ironic that Zero points out that water doesn t run uphill? 10. Why do you think that Stanley now likes himself? 11. Why do you think Stanley is happy? 12. Why do you think Stanley says that there was no place else he would rather be? 13. Why would Stanley be glad that the shoes fell on him? 14. Why does Stanley think that it had to be destiny? 15. Why does Stanley ask, if a crazy person wonders if he s crazy? 16. What would make Stanley think about a treasure chest of money? 17. Why do you think Zero doesn t like to answer questions? 18. Why does Stanley show Zero where he found the shovel? 19. Why would it be helpful for Stanley and Zero to make walking and drinking a challenge? 20. Why does Stanley think that Zero is explaining his situation to himself rather than to Stanley? 21. Why would Zero know that he couldn t play with the kids at the birthday party? 22. Why would a mother tell Zero, Go away!? 23. Why would Zero have an imaginary stuffed animal? 24. What does that say about Zero s earlier comment about not stealing more than was needed? 25. What does Stanley realize about how Zero must feel about his mother? 26. Why do you think Stanley keeps mentioning and thinking about destiny? Link to Quiz AutoSave 5
Journal Activity Ch 43 Do you think Zero should be punished for stealing Clyde Livingston s shoes? Why or why not? AutoSave 6
Vocabulary Chapter 41 43 pages 182 197 ward page 183 fourth paragraph immediately page 184 third paragraph sundial page 185 fifth paragraph coincidence page 187 second to last paragraph civilization page 188 last paragraph fugitive page 188 third paragraph inexplicable page 190 last paragraph retrieving page 191 next to last paragraph stubborn page 193 fourth from last paragraph abruptly page 195 third from last paragraph indistinct page 196 third from last paragraph distinctive page 196 third from last paragraph summoned page 197 third from last paragraph courage page 197 third from last paragraph adjacent page 197 last paragraph contaminate=to make dirty or impure; to make unfit for use; pollute, taint, infect eventually=finally; in the end, ultimately identify=recognize particularly=very much, specifically, chiefly, mostly Stanley remembered Mr. Pendanski telling the Warden that Zero was a ward of the state. When I got outside, I ran around the corner and immediately took off the shoes. It was like a giant sundial. It was more than a coincidence. Maybe they could make it past the camp, then follow the dirt road back to civilization. It would mean living the rest of his life as a fugitive. Instead he tried to recapture the feeling he'd had the night before the inexplicable feeling of happiness, the sense of destiny. Zero climbed down after him, retrieving the sack along the way. "Hold on," Zero said, stopping abruptly. They were still too far away to see the camp, but he could hear a blend of indistinct voices. As they got closer he occasionally could hear Mr. Sirs distinctive bark. He took a breath, summon ed his courage, and continued. They climbed into adjacent holes, and waited for the camp to fall asleep. Link to Worksheet AutoSave 7
Inference Chapter 49 Why didn't the lizards bite Stanley or Zero? A patent attorney is a lawyer. Why did Stanley's father know a lawyer now? AutoSave 8
pages 211 216 Vocabulary Chapter 47 exaggerated page 211 second paragraph stark page 211 second paragraph tarantula page 212 top of page fascinated page 212 top of page What in tarnation? page 213 second paragraph from bottom imprisonment page 214 top of page torture page 214 top of page authorization page 214 last paragraph authenticated page 215 second paragraph legitimate page 215 fourth paragraph custody page 215 fourth paragraph hallucination page 215 sixth paragraph delirium page 215 sixth paragraph circumstances page 216 fourth paragraph The Warden had dark circles under her eyes from lack of sleep, and lines across her forehead and face which seemed exaggerated in the stark morning light. He had never seen a tarantula before, but there was no doubt what it was. He was momentarily fascinated by it, as its big hairy body moved slowly and steadily along. "What in tarnation?" the tall man exclaimed, as he came up behind her. "I'm telling you right now, if any harm comes to him, we will be filing charges not only against Ms. walker and Camp Green Lake but the entire state of Texas as well. Child abuse. False imprisonment, Torture." "She didn't have proper authorization," said the Warden..."It was not authenticated," the Warden said. "How do I know it's legitimate? The boys in my custody have proven themselves dangerous to society. "He's been suffering from hallucinations and delirium. Ranting and raving..." Now I'm willing, in view of all the circumstances, to " AutoSave 9
pages 217 222 Vocabulary Chapter 48 exaggerated=made comprehend page 217 to seem second better, paragraph larger, or worse that is true or usual; overstated, detainees page inflated 218 seventh (page 211) paragraph stark= hysterical page forbiddingly 218 bare seventh and paragraph plain; bleak, harsh, severe (page 211) jurisdiction page 218 eighth paragraph anxious page 218 last paragraph tarantula=a large hairy American spider (page 212) souvenir page 218 last paragraph fascinated= urgency page captivated, 219 fifth paragraph held someone s attention completely; enthralled, spellbound, pursuant to page awestruck 219 seventh (page 212) paragraph What apparently page in tarnation?=a 220 fourth term used paragraph to describe a shocking situation (page 213) confined page 222 seventh paragraph imprisonment= indefinitely page custody, 222 seventh incarceration, paragraphlocked up, detention (page 214) cyberspace page 222 seventh paragraph torture= incarcerated page to inflict pain 222 on eighth someone, paragraph to cause someone anguish (page 214) authorization=official He felt as if he was walking permission; in a dream, approval, not quite sanction, able to consent comprehend (page 214) what was going on around him. authenticated= confirmed genuineness or truth of something, established as "He valid has (page to open 215) it!" said the Warden. "I have the right to check the legitimate=legal; personal property lawful; of any of genuine, the detainees. valid (page How 215) do I know there aren't custody=care, drugs or weapons protection, in there? guardianship, He stole a car, supervision too! I've got (page witnesses!" 215) She was nearly hysterical. delirium=temporary mental disturbance marked with confusion and sometimes "He is not longer hallucinations, under your caused jurisdiction," by fever said or poisoning Stanley's lawyer. (page 215) hallucination= something imagined; visions, delusion, fantasy (page 215) "I know you're anxious to get out of here, so you can just keep the circumstances=conditions orange suit as a souvenir. affecting a situation; conditions, status (page 216) "I suggest we go," said the lawyer with a sense of urgency in her voice. The Warden had dark circles under her eyes from lack of sleep, and lines "There's nothing I can do for your friend," said Ms. Morengo. "You across are released her forehead pursuant and to face an order which from seemed the judge. exaggerated in the stark morning light. He returned a few minutes later and announced the file was apparently He misplaced. had never seen a tarantula before, but there was no doubt what it was. He was momentarily fascinated by it, as its big hairy body moved slowly "So what and are steadily you planning along. to do with him? Keep him confined indefinitely, without justification, while you go crawling through black holes in cyberspace?" "What in tarnation?" the tall man The Attorney General stared at her. "He was obviously incarcerated for a reason." AutoSave 10
pages 223 233 Vocabulary Chapters 49 50 patent page 224 last paragraph exaggerated=made to seem better, larger, or worse that is true or usual; overstated, inflated (page 211) stark= shame page forbiddingly 225 bare and first plain; paragraph bleak, harsh, severe (page 211) tedious page 230 top of page subtle page 230 top of page tarantula=a large hairy American spider (page 212) fascinated= captivated, held someone s attention completely; enthralled, spellbound, promissory page awestruck (page 230) 212) second paragraph What caviar page in tarnation?=a 231 term second used to describe paragraph a shocking situation (page 213) champagne page 231 second paragraph imprisonment= custody, incarceration, locked up, detention (page 214) neutralizes page 232 third paragraph torture= to inflict pain on someone, to cause someone anguish (page 214) Ms. Morengo explained that she was a patent authorization=official permission; approval, sanction, consent (page attorney. 214) authenticated= confirmed genuineness or truth of something, established as Even valid (page after 215) everything he'd been through, the legitimate=legal; memory still lawful; caused genuine, him valid to feel (page shame. 215) custody=care, protection, guardianship, supervision (page 215) delirium=temporary mental disturbance marked with confusion and sometimes The reader hallucinations, probably caused still by has fever some or poisoning questions, (page 215) but hallucination= unfortunately, something from imagined; here on visions, in, the delusion, answers fantasy tend (page to 215) circumstances=conditions be long and tedious...but affecting a those situation; changes conditions, are status subtle (page 216) and hard to measure. Warden had dark circles under her eyes from lack of sleep, and lines These consisted of stock certificates, deeds of trust, across her forehead and face which seemed exaggerated in the stark morning and promissory light. notes. He had never seen a tarantula before, but there was no doubt what it All kinds of snacks and drinks were set out on the was. He was momentarily fascinated by it, as its big hairy body moved slowly counter, and steadily including along. caviar, champagne, and the fixings to make ice cream sundaes. "What in tarnation?" the tall man "Sploosh," said a voice. "A treat for your feet. Made from all natural ingredients, it neutralizes odor causing fungi and bacteria." AutoSave 11
Suitcase Chapters 46 48 Discuss the name on the suitcase with the treasure. AutoSave 12
Chapters 45 50 Discussion Questions continued pages 182 197 1. Why wouldn t Zero want to be a ward of the state? 1. Why do you think Zero says Stan and Later Sa tan lee as he holds the suitcase? 2. Why do you think Zero decides that maybe he wouldn t have liked being a Cub Scout? 2. Why would it be harder for Stanley to get to the snow with the sun up? 3. Why didn t Zero know he was stealing when he was a young boy? 3. Why is the Warden lying about the situation? 4. Why is it important to Zero that Stanley know that he and his mother never took more than they needed? 5. Do you agree with Zero s explanation of why he stole the old sneakers? 4. The lizards did not attack the boys. Do you think this is part of Stanley s destiny? Why or why not? 6. Why was it funny that everyone was looking all over for the stolen sneakers? 7. 5. Why did does Zero give Zero Stanley say the that thumbs up if he would sign? What have was kept the significance the sneakers, of that? neither Stanley nor he would be at Camp Green Lake? 8. How do you think Stanley feels about Zero now that he knows that 6. Zero Why does is the Warden reason stare he blankly is at Camp when they Green ask to Lake? see Hector Zeroni s file? 9. Why is it ironic that Zero points out that water doesn t run uphill? 7. Why does Stanley smile when Armpit says, Not everybody is as nice as us? 10. Why do you think that Stanley now likes himself? 11. Why do you think Stanley is happy? 8. Why is it funny that Sam tells the men asking for the lizard potion to come back for their money if it doesn t work? 12. Why do you think Stanley says that there was no place else he would rather be? 13. Why would Stanley be glad that the shoes fell on him? 9. Why are we told of the story about the men wanting onion juice to keep away the lizards? 14. Why does Stanley think that it had to be destiny? 15. Why does Stanley ask, if a crazy person wonders if he s crazy? 10. Why does Ms. Morengo tell Zero not to let her hear that he stole the sneakers? 16. What would make Stanley think about a treasure chest of money? 17. Why do you think Zero doesn t like to answer questions? 18. Why does Stanley show Zero where he found the shovel? 19. Why would it be helpful for Stanley and Zero to make walking and drinking a challenge? 20. Why does Stanley think that Zero is explaining his situation to himself rather than to Stanley? 21. Why would Zero know that he couldn t play with the kids at the birthday party? 22. Why would a mother tell Zero, Go away!? 23. Why would Zero have an imaginary stuffed animal? 24. What does that say about Zero s earlier comment about not stealing more than was needed? 25. What does Stanley realize about how Zero must feel about his mother? 26. Why do you think Stanley keeps mentioning and thinking about destiny? Link to Quiz AutoSave 13
Chapters 45 50 Discussion Questions continued pages 204 233 1. Why wouldn t Zero want to be a ward of the state? 1. Why do you think it rained right after Stanley, Zero, and Ms. Morengo left Camp green Lake? 2. Why do you think Zero decides that maybe he wouldn t have liked being a Cub Scout? 3. Why didn t Zero know he was stealing when he was a young boy? 2. Why is it interesting that Stanley carried Zero? 4. Why is it important to Zero that Stanley know that he and his mother never took more than they needed? 5. Do you agree with Zero s explanation of why he stole the old sneakers? 3. Why is it ironic that Camp Green Lake will become a Girl Scout camp? 6. Why was it funny that everyone was looking all over for the stolen sneakers? 4. Why are the changes in Stanley s character subtle and hard to measure? 7. Why does Zero say that if he would have kept the sneakers, neither Stanley nor he would be at Camp Green Lake? 8. How do you think Stanley feels about Zero now that he knows that Zero is the reason he is at Camp Green Lake? 5. What is the meaning of the comment about Stanley s character, There is no simple answer? 9. Why is it ironic that Zero points out that water doesn t run uphill? 10. Why do you think that Stanley now likes himself? 11. Why do you think Stanley is happy? 6. What do you think Zero would want with a team of private investigators? 12. Why do you think Stanley says that there was no place else he would rather be? 13. Why would Stanley be glad that the shoes fell on him? 14. Why does Stanley think that it had to be destiny? 7. Why are we told, You will have to fill in the holes yourself.? 15. Why does Stanley ask, if a crazy person wonders if he s crazy? 16. What would make Stanley think about a treasure chest of money? 17. Why do you think Zero doesn t like to answer questions? 18. Why does Stanley show Zero where he found the shovel? 19. Why would it be helpful for Stanley and Zero to make walking and drinking a challenge? 8. Where do you think the Sploosh came from? 20. Why does Stanley think that Zero is explaining his situation to himself rather than to Stanley? 21. Why would Zero know that he couldn t play with the kids at the birthday party? 9. Why is it important that Clyde Livingston is sitting next to Stanley? 22. Why would a mother tell Zero, Go away!? 23. Why would Zero have an imaginary stuffed animal? 24. What does that say about Zero s earlier comment about not stealing more than was needed? 25. What does Stanley realize about how Zero must feel about his mother? 10.Who do you think is sitting next to Hector? 26. Why do you think Stanley keeps mentioning and thinking about destiny? 11.How are the two family songs different? Link to Worksheet AutoSave 14
Inference Chapter 50 Why might somebody infer that Stanley's family had a curse on it, but it was over now? Who is the lady "sitting in the chair beside Hector, or Zero? Why is she singing the same song that Stanley learned from his parents? AutoSave 15