Holes ch. 7

Front

Who was Myra Menke?

Back

A girl who Elya loved.

Front

Where was Stanley’s great-great grandfather from?

Back

He was from Latvia.

Front

What should the diggers do if they found something interesting?

Back

Tell either Mr. Pendanski or Mr. Sir.

Front

What do the boys do after they are finished digging their hole?

Back

Spit in the hole.

Front

When did Elya remember his promise to Madame Zeroni?

Back

When he was on the boat to America.

Front

What is the significance of Elya's promise to Madame Zeroni?

Back

It represents the theme of responsibility and the consequences of breaking promises.

Front

What does the act of digging holes symbolize in the story?

Back

It symbolizes the boys' struggle and the search for identity and purpose.

Front

Who is Mr. Pendanski?

Back

He is a counselor at the camp who oversees the boys.

Front

What role does the Warden play in the story?

Back

The Warden is the authority figure at the camp, enforcing rules and overseeing the boys' work.

Front

What is the main setting of the story?

Back

The story is set in a juvenile detention camp in the desert.