Section 1 Holes

Why are the campers forbidden to lie in the hammock?

• It doesn't belong to the camp.

• Scorpions have made their home in it.

• It belongs to the Warden.

Why is Stanley's first shower unsatisfactory?

• The water is cold, and the shower is short.

• The water is too hot, and you can't turn it down.

• There isn't any soap.

Why is it a surprise that Zero is the fastest digger in Group D?

• He hates digging more than the others.

• He is the smallest boy in the group.

• He hasn't practiced very much.

Which event happened FIRST?

• Elya left Latvia in a boat for America.

• Elya told Madame Zeroni that he loved Myra.

• Myra couldn't decide between Elya or Igor.

• Elya carried a pig up the mountain to the stream.

• Madame Zeroni agreed to help Elya.

Which event happened LAST?

• Elya left Latvia for America.

• Elya told Madame Zeroni that he loved Myra.

• Myra couldn't decide between Igor or Elya.

• Elya carried a pig up the mountain to the stream.

• Madame Zeroni agreed to help Elya.

What does Elya Yelnats do after he gets to America?

• looks for Madame Zeroni's son

• Starts an onion farm

• Changes his name to Stanley

Why does Stanley give the gold tube to X-Ray instead of keeping it for himself?

• He thinks X-Ray will more likely be his friend if he helps him get the day off

• He is scared of what X-Ray might do to him

• Both A and B

Who is the speaker of this line: "Excuse me?"

• The Warden

• Armpit

• Mr. Pendanski

• Zero

Later, Stanley realizes that he has seen the gold tube before. Where had he seen it?

• in his mother's bathroom

• at the auction at the homeless shelter

• in a picture of his great-great-grandfather's wedding

• in a book about Kate Barlow

How did Stanley's great-grandfather survive in the desert?

• He lived off cactus juice

• He carried plenty of water with him

• He found refuge on God's Thumb