Stanley's Journey and Relationships

Stanley returns to his hole, reflecting on his great-grandfather's desert survival. He encounters a rattlesnake, which warns him away. Stanley discusses the sunflower seed incident with friends and discovers that Zero has helped him by digging his hole. This act of kindness surprises Stanley and highlights the theme of friendship.

Why does Stanley hope to finish digging before Mr. Sir recovers?

• He doesn't want to be alone with Mr. Sir.

• He wants to help the other boys.

• He wants to impress Mr. Sir.

• He is afraid of the dark.

What does Stanley think about while walking across the desert?

• His family back home.

• The warden's orders.

• His great-grandfather's survival story.

• The treasure of Kissin' Kate Barlow.

How did Stanley's great-grandfather survive in the desert?

• He found water in a cactus.

• He followed a river to safety.

• He was rescued by a passing traveler.

• He found refuge on God's thumb.

What was the condition of Stanley's great-grandfather when he was found?

• He was perfectly healthy.

• He was injured.

• He was insane.

• He was unconscious.

What does Stanley's great-grandfather claim to have found in the desert?

• A hidden oasis.

• God's thumb.

• A treasure map.

• A secret cave.

What does Stanley encounter on his walk back to the hole?

• A wild horse.

• A rattlesnake.

• A coyote.

• A scorpion.

How does Stanley react to the rattlesnake?

• He tries to catch it.

• He runs away.

• He ignores it.

• He calls for help.

What does Stanley whisper after encountering the rattlesnake?

• Thanks for the warning.

• I need to be more careful.

• I hate snakes.

• That was close.

What does Stanley's encounter with the rattlesnake teach him?

• To avoid the desert.

• To be more cautious.

• To listen to warnings.

• To trust his instincts.

What surprise does Stanley find when he returns to his hole?

• His hole is almost finished.

• His hole is gone.

• His hole is deeper than before.

• His hole is filled with water.