Holes Flashcard Ch 1-6

Front

Who did Stanley blame for his bad luck?

Back

Stanley blamed his great-great grandfather for his bad luck.

Front

What is the worst thing to be bitten by?

Back

The worst thing to be bitten by is a Yellow-spotted lizard.

Front

What does 'premises' mean?

Back

Premises means location.

Front

What does 'scarcity' mean?

Back

Scarcity means shortage.

Front

What is a scene that interrupts the action of a story to show an event in the past called?

Back

A scene that interrupts the action of a story to show an event in the past is called a flashback.

Front

What is a flashback?

Back

A flashback is a scene that interrupts the current action to show an event that happened in the past.

Front

Define 'scarcity' in economic terms.

Back

Scarcity refers to the limited availability of resources compared to the unlimited wants of people.

Front

What is the significance of Stanley's great-great grandfather in the story?

Back

Stanley's great-great grandfather is significant because Stanley believes his bad luck is inherited from him.

Front

What type of lizard is considered dangerous in the story?

Back

The Yellow-spotted lizard is considered dangerous in the story.

Front

What does the term 'internal conflict' refer to?

Back

Internal conflict refers to a struggle within a character's mind, often involving emotions or decisions.