Holes Practice Flashcard (Chapters 1 - 20)

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What is Camp Green Lake?

Back

A juvenile detention camp where boys are sent to dig holes as a form of punishment.

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Who is Mr. Sir?

Back

A staff member at Camp Green Lake who is known for being tough and unkind.

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What does Stanley Yelnats find at Camp Green Lake?

Back

He finds various items while digging holes, including a pair of old shoes.

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Who is Zero in the story?

Back

Zero, whose real name is Hector Zeroni, is a quiet boy at Camp Green Lake who becomes Stanley's friend.

Front

What is the significance of digging holes at Camp Green Lake?

Back

Digging holes is meant to build character, but it is also a form of punishment.

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What does Mr. Pendanski do at Camp Green Lake?

Back

He is Stanley's counselor and is responsible for overseeing the boys.

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What happens if a boy finds something Mr. Sir likes?

Back

They do not get a day off; this statement is false.

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What is the relationship between Stanley and his family?

Back

Stanley's family has a history of bad luck, which he believes is due to a family curse.

Front

What is the main conflict in the story?

Back

The main conflict revolves around Stanley's struggles at Camp Green Lake and his quest to break his family's curse.

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What does the Warden do at Camp Green Lake?

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The Warden is in charge of the camp and is very strict and manipulative.