Holes Chapters 1 - 10

Front

Why did Stanley lie in his letter to his mother?

Back

So his mother wouldn't worry.

Front

What is the worst thing that can happen to you at Camp Green Lake?

Back

You are bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard.

Front

Why is Stanley's name special?

Back

It is spelled the same forward and backward.

Front

What was Stanley's crime?

Back

He stole a pair of sneakers.

Front

What did Stanley find while digging his hole?

Back

A fossilized rock.

Front

What is Camp Green Lake?

Back

A juvenile detention camp where boys dig holes as punishment.

Front

Who is Zero in the story?

Back

A quiet boy at Camp Green Lake who becomes Stanley's friend.

Front

What does digging holes symbolize in the story?

Back

It represents punishment, hard work, and the search for identity.

Front

What is the significance of the yellow-spotted lizard?

Back

It is a dangerous creature that represents fear and survival.

Front

How does Stanley's family history affect him?

Back

He feels burdened by the family curse of bad luck.