Chapter 31
Why doesn’t Stanley go after Zero?
Because he knows that Zero made a bad choice and that it would be dangerous out there. But he also knows that no matter how much he wants to go after him, either he wouldn’t survive as well or he would be highly looked down on at Camp Green lake, worse than it probably is already.
Chapter 32.
Thinking about Zero, “what worried [Stanley] the most...was the fear that it wasn’t too late.”
What does this mean?
Stanley is afraid that Zero might not have survived the heat and dehydration very long and he would never see him again.
Chapter 33.
Does Stanley approach his predicament intelligently?
I don’t believe that what Stanley is doing is very smart. He thinks that he could walk halfway and then turn around and walk the halfway back, I think that if he tries to do that, he will either die of thirst before making it back to camp, or, he is going to turn around and then start going the wrong way, and then never make it back to camp.
Is his logic sound?
Well, I think that what Stanley is thinking could possibly be a good idea if he had the time, kilometre length, a compass and a lot of water. Judging by what he has now, it probably wouldn’t be a good idea because even if he does make it back to camp, he is going to be in a lot of trouble.
What would you do in the same situation?
If I were in Stanley’s situation, I would just hope for the best and keep walking toward the big thumb.
Chapter 34
When Stanley sees Big Thumb, “[He] kept walking toward it, although he didn’t know why.” Why do you think Stanley keeps going?
Stanley doesn’t stop walking towards the big thumb because he has gone too far to go back to camp, he also knows that there will be a lot of trouble if he does go back to camp. He is also still going because he has hope that there will be water on the big thumb, and hope that he can still rescue Zero.
Chapter 35
How would you describe Stanley and Zero’s relationship at this point in the story?
Zero and Stanley are treating each other a bit like brothers. They are always looking out for each other, and even though they have already known each other for a few months at this point in the story, they act like they have known each other for years.
Chapter 36.
What does Stanley learn about himself as they climb the mountain?
Stanley learnt that he is stronger than he ever thought he was. He was able to climb up a very steep mountain, while carrying Zero. He also realised how much hope he had pinned on this mountain; for water and shelter.
What does he learn about Zero?
Zero is very sick from the sploosh that he had been eating. While climbing up the mountain, Zero was really weak, but he still managed to pull Stanley up. Zero is tough because although fighting a bad sickness, he still proceeds to walk with Stanley, as well as learn while doing so.
Chapter 37.
Why do you think Stanley suddenly calls Zero Hector?
Stanley calls Zero Hector because Zero is losing consciousness. Stanley is doing everything he can to not lose Zero, so he is trying to say words that Zero will recognize.
Chapter 38.
“[Stanley] thought only about each step, and not the impossible task that lay before him.” Have you ever attempted anything that seemed impossible?
I haven’t ever approached anything impossible to mankind, but a few things I have come across have been impossible to me. 80% of the time I have also attempted it
How did you approach it?
I tried to approach it thinking about how well it was going to end, that I was going to make it and show myself that I could do it. I also just looked towards the final product of whatever I had to do, and imagine it working out.
What did you learn from the experience?
That I am braver than I think I am most of the time, and you never know how things are going to work out until you try them. You could think of all the bad things that are going to happen, but what about all the good things?!
Chapter 39.
Why do you think Zero chooses this moment to confess about the stolen shoes?
I believe that Zero chooses this time to confess because he may think that they might not make it for much longer. He might also think this is a good time because he feels bad and wants to tell Stanley while it is a good time.
Chapter 40.
Why is Stanley surprised to find the sack of jars and the shovel so far down the mountain?
I think that Stanley is surprised because he may not have realised how big of a climb the mountain was. He expected it to be a lot closer and it wasn’t, that just goes to show that Stanley is probably stronger than he thought he was. Or maybe the adrenaline for getting Zero to the top put a boost in his step.