Stanley Yelnats and Camp Green Lake

Stanley Yelnats, a young boy, is on a bus to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center. He reflects on his childhood, the teasing he faced at school, and his family's belief in a curse stemming from his great-great-grandfather's actions. Stanley's father, an inventor, struggles with bad luck, which they attribute to the curse. As Stanley arrives at the camp, he recalls his family's history, including a robbery by the infamous outlaw Kissin Kate Barlow.

What was Stanley Yelnats carrying with him on the bus?

• A backpack with a toothbrush, toothpaste, and stationery

• A suitcase full of clothes

• A lunchbox

• A map of the camp

What did Stanley hope to do at the camp?

• Win a sports competition

• Become a camp counselor

• Make friends and swim in the lake

• Learn to play the guitar

Why was Stanley teased at school?

• For being too smart

• For his weight

• For his accent

• For his clothes

What was the reason for Stanley's wrongful conviction?

• He was caught stealing

• He was in the wrong place at the wrong time

• He confessed to a crime he didn't commit

• He was framed by a friend

What is the family joke about their misfortunes?

• They blame it on a spilled salt shaker

• They blame it on a broken mirror

• They blame it on Stanley's no-good dirty-rotten pig-stealing great-great-grandfather

• They blame it on a black cat

What song did Stanley's father sing to him?

• A lullaby about stars

• A song about a woodpecker and a wolf

• A tune about a river

• A melody about a mountain

What did Stanley's father need to be a successful inventor?

• Money, fame, and connections

• Time, patience, and resources

• Talent, perseverance, and a little bit of luck

• Education, experience, and a mentor

What is unique about the name Stanley Yelnats?

• It is a palindrome

• It is a famous historical name

• It is a name from a popular book

• It is a common name in their town

What happened to Stanley's great-grandfather's fortune?

• It was stolen by an outlaw

• He donated it to charity

• He lost it in a poker game

• He invested it in a failed business

What was Stanley's first impression of Camp Green Lake?

• It was a bustling city

• It was a dry and barren area

• It was a quiet and peaceful village

• It was a beautiful and lush place