Stanley's Discoveries and Challenges

Stanley, at Camp Green Lake, digs holes daily and loses track of time. He notices a cloud, a rare sight, and discovers a gold tube with an engraving. He debates whether to keep it or give it to X-Ray for a day off. Ultimately, he shares it with X-Ray, who plans to show it to the camp authorities. The boys speculate about the tube's origin, and Stanley suggests a strategy to maximize the benefit of the find.

What did Stanley find challenging about the third hole?

• It was the hardest.

• It was the deepest.

• It was the widest.

• It was the longest.

How did Stanley feel about his physical condition?

• He felt he was in great shape.

• He felt unchanged.

• He felt he was losing weight.

• He felt weaker.

What was significant about the cloud Stanley saw?

• It was a rain cloud.

• It was a cloud shaped like an animal.

• It was a storm cloud.

• It was the first cloud he saw since arriving.

What did Stanley find while digging?

• A diamond ring.

• A gold tube.

• A rusty nail.

• A silver coin.

What was engraved on the object Stanley found?

• A star with initials.

• A heart with initials.

• A circle with initials.

• A square with initials.

Why was Stanley hesitant to take the object to the Warden?

• He wanted to keep it a secret.

• He didn't think it was valuable.

• He was afraid of the Warden.

• He thought it was too late in the day.

What did X-Ray plan to do with the object?

• Throw it away.

• Sell it.

• Show it to the authorities.

• Hide it.

What strategy did Stanley suggest to X-Ray?

• To sell the object.

• To show the object immediately.

• To wait until the next day to show the object.

• To hide the object.