Holes by Louis Sachar Review

Why did Zero get arrested?

• He stole Clyde Livingston's shoes.

• He stole brand new pair of shoes from a store.

• He hit someone with a shovel.

• He fought someone at school.

Why was Sam killed by the townspeople?

• He kissed a white woman.

• He poisoned his onions.

• He stole from others.

• It was an accident.

Which best describes how Stanley changed throughout the story?

• He was not intelligent and became intelligent.

• He became less brave.

• He became more brave.

• He became more caring.

How was Camp Green Lake cursed?

• The Warden always had bad luck.

• There wasn't any treasure.

• It hadn't rained since Stanley's great-grandfather was killed.

• It hadn't rained since Sam was killed.

How was Zero different from what everyone thought about him?

• He was actually a slow digger.

• He was actually smart.

• He didn't like Camp Green Lake.

• He liked Camp Green Lake.

What is the most likely reason that Stanley took the blame for the sunflower seeds?

• He wanted the other boys to like him.

• He wanted to get in trouble.

• He wanted to be known as tough.

• He was scared of Mr. Sir .

What did Stanley's dad invent?

• a new type of shovel

• a faster shoe

• a new style of shoe

• a solution to foot odor

What is ironic about Camp Green Lake?

• There isn't really a lake.

• It isn't really a camp.

• it's a camp for troubled youth.

• It never rains.

What does desolate mean?

• full

• bleak

• bright

• disgraced

What does intently mean?

• happily

• quietly

• attentively

• haphazardly