"Holes" Chapters 1-20

What is the worst thing that can happen to you at Camp Green Lake?

• Become dehydrated because water is sparse.

• Get bitten by a scorpion because they are poisonous.

• Get bitten by a yellow spotted lizard because they are poisonous.

• Dig a hole every day in the hot sun and become rehabilitated.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why are there no guard towers or electric fences at Camp Green Lake?

• The warden believes digging holes distracts the boys from wanting to run away.

• The boys are afraid of Mr. Sir and Mr. Pendanski.

• Camp Green Lake has the only water for 100 miles.

• The warden threatened to take away their water supply they tried to runaway.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Stanley think when the sneakers fall on his head?

• The sneakers are his destiny. His dad needs these sneakers to help with his invention.

• They were cool and he can't wait to share them with his mom and dad.

• He doesn't understand where the sneakers came from but he is excited to give them to his dad for his invention.

• Why are the sneakers so smelly? Who would wear these smelly shoes?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Why does Stanley lie about Camp Green Lake when he writes a letter to his mother?

• He is building character just like Mr. Sir has been telling him.

• He knows Zero is watching him and he does not want him to know how scared he really is at Camp Green Lake,

• He is ashamed about digging holes.

• He doesn't want her to worry about him.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does X-ray ask Caveman to do the next time he finds something?

• Throw it into Zero holes so he can get into trouble.

• Make sure Mr. Sir tells the warden about his new find.

• X-ray is the leader and has been at Camp Green Lake for almost a year. He believes he should have the day off.

• Caveman is the newest member in tent D. He needs to dig more holes before he can get a day off.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

How does Caveman display leadership after finding the gold tube?

• He displays loyalty to X-ray by giving him the tube. Caveman also convinces X-ray to not share his find until the next day. This will allow him to have the entire day off.

• Caveman's self esteem has grown since he found the gold tube.

• Caveman is afraid of X-ray and he does not want the other members of tent D to dislike him if he doesn't give the tube to X-ray.

• Caveman believes Magne and Zig Zag will bully him if he does not give the gold tube to X-ray.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Stanley believe he was accused of stealing the sneakers?

• He was in the wrong place at the right time.

• He believes the curse of his great great grandfather is responsible for his bad luck.

• The policeman saw Stanley running with the sneakers on his feet.

• A bystander reported Stanley to the authorities.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

To be a successful inventor you need three things: intelligence, ____________ and a little bit of luck.

• innocence

• creativity

• sincerity

• perseverance

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does giving X-ray the gold tube affect Caveman's status with the other members of tent D?

• The other boys in tent D were jealous of Caveman.

• Stanley moves up a place in the water line, indicating he has moved up in the boys ranking system.

• Zero was upset Stanley is now before him in the water line.

• Magnet doesn't believe Caveman should give his second find to X-ray.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Stanley confess to stealing Mr. Sir's sunflower seeds?

• He believes he is at the wrong place at the right time.

• He does not want to ruin the trust and respect he has developed with the boys in tent D.

• Stanley was afraid of Magnet.

• He tried to tell Mr. Sir the truth but he did not believe Stanley.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3