Holes Flashcard Chapters 1-10

Front

What does Stanley look like?

Back

Stanley is described as overweight.

Front

Why did Louis Sachar most likely write the book Holes?

Back

To entertain readers with a story about a boy struggling with hardship and confusion.

Front

What was special about Stanley's name?

Back

Stanley's name is spelled the same frontward and backwards.

Front

The showers at Camp Green Lake were _____?

Back

The showers were short and cold.

Front

Which question does Chapters 1-5 answer?

Back

Did Stanley commit the crime for which he was convicted?

Front

What is the main setting of the book Holes?

Back

The main setting is Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center.

Front

Who is the author of Holes?

Back

The author is Louis Sachar.

Front

What is a key theme in Holes?

Back

A key theme is friendship and loyalty.

Front

What does the term 'curse' refer to in the story?

Back

The curse refers to the family curse that affects Stanley's great-great grandfather.

Front

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

Back

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