Holes

Why does Mr.Sir not believe that Stanley stole the sunflower seeds?

• He knows some of the other boys have stolen things at the camp before.

• He believes that there is no way Stanley could have eaten them all himself.

• He saw Magnet steal the bag of sunflower seeds.

What is special about the warden's nail polish?

• It is dark red in colour.

• It contains rattlesnake venom.

• She makes it up herself.

• All of the above.

What does the warden mean when she says it is unfortunate for Stanley that Mr.Sir will not die?

• Mr.Sir will seek revenge on Stanley.

• Stanley has to walk back to the camp.

• Mr.Sir will apologise to Stanley.

• Stanley is going to get struck next.

Who did Stanley compare himself to as he walked across the desolate wasteland back to his hole?

• Kate Barlow

• The warden

• Mr. Sir

• His great-grandfather

Where did Stanley's great-grandfather say that he took refuge(a place that provides shelter & protection)

• In a big hole.

• In the warden's cabin

• Under the oak trees.

• On God's thumb.

Who had dug most of Stanley's hole when he got back from the warden's cabin?

• Magnet

• Zero

• Squid

• X-Ray

Why does Stanley decide to teach Zero how to read?

• He wanted to be a teacher.

• He knew none of the other boys would.

• He was afraid of Zero.

• As a way of saying thanks for digging his hole.

What does Stanley learn about Zero?

• That he is actually quite clever.

• That he stole the bag of sunflower seeds.

• That he likes digging holes.

• That his real name is Jimmy.

How long does Zero think it will take him to learn the letters.

• A week

• 5 days

• 1 month

• 10 days

What does Stanley think the initials 'KB' might stand for?

• Koala Bear

• Kris Brown

• Kate Barlow

• Kim Bailey