Holes (ch. 1-10 )

Front

What is the main reason Stanley was in trouble at the beginning of the story?

Back

Stanley was accused of stealing a pair of shoes.

Front

What is Camp Green Lake?

Back

Camp Green Lake is a camp for bad boys where they are sent to dig holes as punishment.

Front

Who is Mr. Pendanski?

Back

Mr. Pendanski is Stanley's counselor at Camp Green Lake.

Front

What does Stanley believe about the family curse?

Back

Stanley believes that his family has a curse that brings bad luck.

Front

Who are some of Stanley's friends at Camp Green Lake?

Back

Stanley's friends include Zigzag, X-Ray, Zero, Magneto, and Armpit.

Front

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

Back

Digging holes is a form of punishment and is meant to build character.

Front

How do the other boys at Camp Green Lake view Stanley?

Back

The other boys initially view Stanley as an outsider.

Front

What does Stanley hope to achieve by being at Camp Green Lake?

Back

Stanley hopes to prove his innocence and find a way to escape the camp.

Front

What is the relationship between Stanley and his family?

Back

Stanley feels misunderstood by his family and believes they are affected by a family curse.

Front

What does the phrase 'the shoes fell from the sky' refer to?

Back

It refers to Stanley's explanation during the trial about how he came to have the stolen shoes.