Character Reactions and Actions in Literature

Stanley and Zero are trapped in a hole surrounded by lizards. The counselors, including Mr. Sir and the warden, discuss their options and the potential consequences. As the situation unfolds, a lawyer arrives to rescue Stanley, revealing legal complications and the warden's deceit. The story concludes with a hint of what is to come in the next section.

What was the warden's main concern when she approached Zero?

• The presence of the lizards

• The arrival of the AG

• The safety of the boys

• Obtaining the suitcase

Why did the warden stop talking and walking?

• She was interrupted by Mr. Sir

• She saw a lizard on the suitcase

• She was afraid of the lizards

• She heard a noise

What did Mr. Pendanski suggest they do about the situation?

• Call for help

• Leave the boys in the hole

• Shoot the lizards

• Wait for the lizards to leave

What memory did Stanley recall to distract himself?

• His first day at school

• Playing with his friends

• A day at the beach

• Rolling down a snowy hill with his mother

What did Mr. Sir tell Stanley about his legal status?

• He was guilty

• He was innocent

• He was going to court

• He was being transferred

What did Zero do to signal Stanley?

• Nodded his head

• Whispered to him

• Waved his hand

• Gave a thumbs-up

Who arrived to help Stanley and Zero?

• The police

• Stanley's lawyer

• A park ranger

• A news reporter

What did the lawyer threaten to do if harm came to Stanley?

• File charges against the camp

• Call the police

• Take Stanley home

• Report to the media

What was the warden's reaction when she saw the name on the suitcase?

• She was in disbelief

• She was indifferent

• She was angry

• She was relieved