Holes Chapters 1-8 Flashcard

Front

Why do the boys have to dig holes?

Back

It builds character and they are looking for something for the warden.

Front

Fill in the blank: There is a _____ of paper so I cannot make copies.

Back

scarcity

Front

Fill in the blank with the correct vocab word: You are a ____ of your grandparents.

Back

descendant

Front

What does Madame Zeroni ask Elya Yelnats to do for her in return for giving him the pig?

Back

Take her up the mountain.

Front

Clyde "Sweet Feet" Livingston was a famous...

Back

baseball player.

Front

What is the main reason the boys are at the camp?

Back

To dig holes as a form of punishment and character building.

Front

Define 'scarcity'.

Back

Scarcity refers to the limited availability of a resource.

Front

What does the term 'descendant' mean?

Back

A descendant is a person who is descended from a particular ancestor.

Front

Who is Elya Yelnats?

Back

Elya Yelnats is a character in the story who makes a deal with Madame Zeroni.

Front

What is the significance of digging holes in the story?

Back

It serves as a punishment and a way to build character among the boys.