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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 42, 43, and 44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do X-Ray and Zigzag offer Stanley mockingly?
(a) Their place in line for water.
(b) Their spare socks.
(c) Their food.
(d) Their cots.

2. What does Stanley do when Mr. Sir fills his canteen again the first time?
(a) Drinks it.
(b) Pours it out.
(c) Uses it to make a mud pie.
(d) Gives it to Zigzag.

3. What happened to Barf Bag, aka Lewis, the boy who had previously occupied Stanley's cot?
(a) He went home.
(b) He won the lottery.
(c) He died.
(d) He is in the hospital.

4. What has Stanley been told he will win if he ever finds anything interesting while digging?
(a) An extra hour of sleep.
(b) The rest of the day off.
(c) An extra glass of water.
(d) An extra plate of food.

5. What does Stanley do for Zero to keep him moving and his mind off the pain when they are in the desert alone?
(a) Tells him stories about his great-grandfather.
(b) Tells him about his home.
(c) Sings him a song.
(d) Gives him words to spell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the warden lose interest in the digging project?

2. What does Stanley tell Zero the onion is that they find atop the mountain?

3. What makes the other boys mad at Stanley?

4. What does Zero tell Stanley that Stanley did and his mother did it too?

5. Who does Stanley say he has to blame for being at camp?

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