Holes Ch 13-16

Front

Why is Stanley now suspicious of the reason why they are digging holes?

Back

The Warden seems like she is looking for something.

Front

What is different about how they are digging the holes now that the Warden is there and interested in their work?

Back

Instead of digging their own holes, the boys dig in pairs near where X-Ray supposedly found the golden tube.

Front

What does the term 'presumably' mean?

Back

Something that we assume to be true.

Front

What does the term 'tended' mean?

Back

To move or direct in a particular direction, something that you are likely to do (a habit).

Front

At the beginning of Chapter 14, why did X-Ray pretend not to know what Stanley was talking about?

Back

The Warden might be listening to their plan.

Front

What is the significance of the Warden's interest in the holes being dug?

Back

It suggests that she is searching for something valuable or important.

Front

How does Stanley's perception of the Warden change throughout these chapters?

Back

He becomes more suspicious and aware of her motives.

Front

What role does teamwork play in the boys' digging process in these chapters?

Back

The boys start digging in pairs, which indicates a shift in their approach and possibly a strategy to find something.

Front

What does the word 'paranoid' mean in the context of the story?

Back

Feeling overly suspicious or anxious about others' intentions.

Front

How does the character of X-Ray influence the group dynamics among the boys?

Back

X-Ray's actions and decisions often lead the others to follow his lead, impacting their behavior.