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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 11, 12, and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname is Stanley given after he has dug his first hole?
(a) Wimp.
(b) Mole.
(c) Short-stuff.
(d) Caveman.

2. Why does Stanley have a harder time digging the second day?
(a) Stanley didn't get much sleep.
(b) There are yellow-spotted lizards at the dig site.
(c) Stanley missed breakfast.
(d) His muscles are sore.

3. What does Mr. Sir have in his mouth when he meets Stanley?
(a) False teeth.
(b) Gum.
(c) Sunflower seeds.
(d) Cigar.

4. Which tent is Stanley assigned to?
(a) Tent 123.
(b) Tent D.
(c) Tent S.
(d) Tent A.

5. What does Zero tell Mr. Pendanski when asked what he wants to do with his life?
(a) He tells Mr. Pendanski to shut up.
(b) He likes to dig holes.
(c) He wants to be president.
(d) He wants to be a policeman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Madam Zeroni try to dissuade Elya from trying to marry Myra Menke?

2. What happened to Stanley's great-grandfather's fortune when he went out west?

3. What does X-Ray tell Stanley to do when they line up for water in Part 1, Chapter 13?

4. What does Stanley find in the hole on the second day?

5. Who does Stanley's family say is the cause of their bad luck?

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