Holes-Final

What is the meaning of the following line from Holes? "You're not in the Girl Scouts."

• The camp used to be a Girl Scout camp.
• The boys will have to become tough and work a lot.
• The boys would earn badges for their accomplishments there.
• The camp would be easy and fun.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How did carrying a pig up the mountain help Stanley's great great grandfather?

• It helped him to become rich because he sold the pig.
• It helped him to take the pig back to its owner.
• It helped him to take Madame Zeroni up the mountain.
• It help him to be stronger and built his character.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Why did Stanley's letter to his mom make it sound like it was a real camp?

• He did not know if his family wanted him to come back or not.
• He wanted her to know that they went hiking everyday.
• He did not want her to worry about him.
• He wanted his mom to come visit.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why were the boys digging holes?

• They are trying to leave from Camp Green Lake.
• They are trying to create small wells to hold water.
• They are trying to build character.
• They were looking for something for the warden.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why did Stanley's dad find sudden success with his invention?

• a family member of Madame Zeroni became a famous ball player.
• a family member of Stanley Yelnats finally carried the pig up the mountain everyday for a year.
• a family member of Stanley Yelnats carried a family member of Madame Zeroni up a mountain.
• a family member of the warden finally found the treasure

Which object is used as a symbol of hope in the novel?

• rattlesnake tattoo
• oninon
• mountain
• Big Thumb

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which object was the symbol for an obstacle in the novel?

• hot fudge sundae
• mountain
• onion
• yellow spotted lizard

Which object was used to symbolize layers of history in the novel?

• holes
• mountain
• onion
• the color red

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What objects were used to symbolize missing pieces in the novel?

• holes
• mountains
• shovels
• sunflower seeds

5. What was special about Stanley's name?

• a) It was the first time anyone in his family had ever been named Stanley.
• b) It was spelled the same frontward and backward.
• c) It was given to him by Kate Barlow.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9