Survival Challenges in the Mountains

Stanley awakes in a meadow, feeling weak and thirsty. He and Zero struggle to survive, with Zero confessing to stealing shoes. Stanley finds onions, recalling a past event where onions saved a life. He searches for a shovel to deepen a water hole, reflecting on their dire situation.

What does Stanley notice about the water hole when he first wakes up?

• It has very little brown water.

• It is overflowing with water.

• It is completely dry.

• It is filled with clear water.

Why does Stanley consider going back down the mountain?

• To find food.

• To find a map.

• To find a shovel to deepen the water hole.

• To escape from Zero.

What does Zero confess to Stanley?

• He lost Stanley's map.

• He stole Stanley's water.

• He took Stanley's shoes.

• He broke Stanley's shovel.

What does Zero reveal about the shoes he took?

• They were magical shoes.

• They were Stanley's favorite shoes.

• They were made of gold.

• They belonged to Clyde Livingston.

What does Stanley find in the meadow that surprises him?

• A hidden treasure.

• A wild onion.

• A fresh water spring.

• A rare flower.

How does Mrs. Tennyson thank Sam for his help?

• By buying more onions.

• By giving him money.

• By inviting him to dinner.

• By writing him a letter.

What do Stanley and Zero rely on for sustenance while on the mountain?

• Canned food.

• Fresh fruits.

• Onions and dirty water.

• Berries and nuts.

What challenge does Stanley face while searching for the shovel?

• He runs out of water.

• He struggles to find the trail.

• He encounters wild animals.

• He gets lost.

Where does Stanley finally find the shovel?

• In the tall weeds.

• In a cave.

• Under a tree.

• Near a river.