Holes Ch. 26-28

Why is Kissing Kate Barlow’s story so important to the history of Camp Green Lake? What do we learn here?

Answer explanation

Legend has it that not a drop of rain has fallen on Camp Green Lake since Sam’s death. History shows that God is punishing Camp Green Lake for its immoral, unfair, and racist ways.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Do you think justice was served by Kissing Kate?

Answer explanation

Yes, she lost her

friend and love and wanted

revenge.

No, killing is not justified.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Do you think Mr. Sir poured poison into Stanley’s drink?

Answer explanation

He may have put something in his canteen, or Mr. Sir may have just been trying to scare Stanley.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why do you think Kissing Kate Barlow had been wishing she was dead for 20 years?

Answer explanation

She lost the one person she

loved.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What do you think the boys are digging for now?

Answer explanation

They are probably looking for Kissing Kate’s “loot”.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the Warden know about the “loot?”

Answer explanation

The Warden knows from her relatives. She is related to someone in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6