Holes Study Guide – Worksheet Questions (Grade 5)

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In Holes by Louis Sachar — Camp Green Lake: Why do the boys dig holes every day at Camp Green Lake?

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To help the Warden find something buried in the dried lake

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In Holes by Louis Sachar — Camp Green Lake: What rules are campers expected to follow at Camp Green Lake?

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They must dig one hole each day and obey the counselors and the Warden’s orders.

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In Holes by Louis Sachar — Camp Green Lake: Why does the Warden paint her nails with special polish?

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The polish contains rattlesnake venom so she can scratch and threaten people.

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In Holes by Louis Sachar — Stanley & Zero: What deal do Stanley and Zero make about digging and reading?

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Stanley will teach Zero to read and write, and Zero will dig part of Stanley’s hole.

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In Holes by Louis Sachar — Stanley & Zero: How do both boys help each other?

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Stanley teaches Zero to read, and Zero helps Stanley by digging and later supporting him on the mountain

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In Holes by Louis Sachar — Stanley & Zero: How does Stanley change from the beginning to the end of the novel?

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He grows stronger and more confident, becoming brave and responsible

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In Holes by Louis Sachar — Kate Barlow & the Past: Why is Sam called the “Onion Man”?

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He sells onions and uses them as remedies

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In Holes by Louis Sachar — Kate Barlow & the Past: What happens to Sam?

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He is killed by townspeople while trying to escape by boat

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In Holes by Louis Sachar — Kate Barlow & the Past: What causes Kate Barlow to become an outlaw?

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The murder of Sam and the town’s cruelty push her to seek revenge.

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In Holes by Louis Sachar — Kate Barlow & the Past: How does Kate Barlow die?

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She is bitten by yellow-spotted lizards