Stanley and Zero's Desert Adventures

Stanley, while walking in the desert, sees a mirage and discovers a boat named Marylou. He reunites with Zero under the boat, where they find jars of sploosh, a sweet drink. They drink it to survive, and Stanley tries to convince Zero to return to camp. Zero is reluctant, but Stanley devises a plan to avoid trouble with the warden. They contemplate their next move while looking at a mountain that resembles a thumbs-up.

What does Stanley initially see in the desert that turns out to be a mirage?

• A caravan of camels

• A pool of water

• A group of trees

• A distant city

What does the mountain that Stanley sees resemble?

• A pyramid

• A sleeping giant

• A fist with a thumb up

• A giant wave

Why does Stanley decide to head towards the mysterious object instead of the mountain?

• He believes it might be a source of water

• He thinks it is closer than the mountain

• He is curious about what it could be

• He sees someone waving from it

What is the name of the boat that Stanley discovers?

• Lake Queen

• The Oasis

• S.S. Desert

• Marylou

Who does Stanley find under the boat?

• A desert animal

• Zero

• A treasure chest

• A map

What is 'sploosh' that Zero offers to Stanley?

• A type of desert plant

• A mysterious substance found in jars

• A drink made from cactus

• A type of fruit

What does Stanley fear about drinking the 'sploosh'?

• It might be poisonous

• It could make him hallucinate

• It might attract wild animals

• It could be over a hundred years old

What happens to Zero after drinking the 'sploosh'?

• He feels energized

• He experiences stomach pain

• He falls asleep

• He starts hallucinating

What plan does Stanley propose to help Zero?

• To find more 'sploosh'

• To return to camp and tell the warden the truth

• To build a shelter in the desert

• To search for a nearby town