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Two sentences that explain what a nickname is really worth. Stanley is not glad because Caveman sounds tough — he is glad because of what the name means: the boys have let him in. The second sentence does the explaining: 'It meant they accepted him as a member of the group.' Copy both sentences with the capital C in Caveman. Right after these lines, Stanley admits he would have been glad even if they had called him Barf Bag — because at this camp, having any name the boys gave you matters more than having a good one.
He was glad they called him Caveman. It meant they accepted him as a member of the group.
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Narration Prompt
Tell the story of this chapter in order: Stanley angry at his hole, X-Ray coming to watch, the big request, the secret about Rex and pig latin, Stanley saying 'I guess,' and the daydream about Derrick Dunne. Then tell which moment surprised you most, and what part of the chapter made it surprising.
Discussion Questions
- X-Ray asks Stanley for a big promise: 'If you find something else, give it to me, okay?' Stanley agrees because 'X-Ray was clearly the leader of the group.' What does Stanley give up by agreeing, and what does he hope to get? What part of the chapter shows you his reasons?
- X-Ray shares a secret: 'No one knows this' — his name is just pig latin for Rex, and his eyesight is bad. Why do you think X-Ray tells Stanley his secret right before asking for the favor? What part of the chapter helps you decide?
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The person a group follows and listens to
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How well your eyes can see
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Lifted a shoulder to show you are not sure
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