Stanley and Zero's Journey Challenges

The video is a bedtime story session where Mrs. Schatz reads from the book 'Holes'. Stanley and Zero are climbing a mountain called Big Thumb in search of water and refuge. They face various challenges, including exhaustion and lack of water. Zero becomes sick, but they find hope in the form of water and onions. Zero confesses to stealing shoes, which is a pivotal moment. The session ends with a song from Stanley's family tradition.

What is the main setting of the story introduced in the beginning?

• A desert

• A mountain

• A forest

• A city

What do Stanley and Zero use as footholds while climbing?

• Rocks

• Trees

• Weeds

• Ropes

What does Zero do when he becomes exhausted?

• He runs away

• He throws up

• He sits down

• He sings a song

What does Stanley realize about the presence of water?

• The air is humid

• Weeds and bugs indicate water

• The ground is dry

• There are no clouds

What motivates Stanley to keep climbing despite the challenges?

• The view from the top

• The presence of Zero

• The hope of finding water

• The fear of being caught

What does Stanley find in the muddy gully?

• A map

• An onion

• A snake

• A treasure chest

How does Stanley help Zero recover?

• By carrying him down the mountain

• By giving him water and an onion

• By singing to him

• By giving him a blanket

What does Zero confess to Stanley?

• He broke the shovel

• He lost the map

• He took Stanley's shoes

• He stole Stanley's book