Holes by Lois Sachar: Comprehension Questions Chapters 21 - 30

Identify what Stanley finds after Zero's disappearance

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Stanley shares his remaining water and (a)   with Zero to help him regain strength.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

How do Stanley and Zero use their reward money?

• They donate it to charity
• They use it to improve their families' lives
• They invest it in a business venture
• They waste it on unnecessary things

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Stanley find Zero?

• Stanley stumbles upon Zero while climbing the mountain
• Zero calls out for help
• Stanley sees Zero's footprints in the sand
• Zero is waiting for Stanley at the top of the mountain

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

The chapter begins with the protagonist, Stanley Yelnats, waking up and realizing that (a)   has run away from Camp Green Lake.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What lessons can be learned from Stanley and Zero's journey?

• The importance of perseverance and loyalty
• The importance of giving up easily
• The importance of avoiding challenges
• The importance of dishonesty and betrayal

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Stanley discovers a canteen with the initials (a)   engraved on it.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What impact does the discovery in the desert have on the story?

• It provides insight into Stanley's past
• It introduces a new character named Madame Zeroni
• It reveals the connection between Stanley's family history and the history of Camp Green Lake
• It explains the curse that has affected Zero's family for generations

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

How does the chapter begin?

• Stanley discovers a hidden treasure
• Stanley wakes up and realizes Zero has run away
• Stanley starts his journey to find Zero
• Stanley finds a note from Zero

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How do Stanley and Zero make it back to Camp Green Lake?

• They encounter a group of friendly campers who offer them a ride back in their truck
• They find a shortcut through the desert
• They hitchhike with a truck driver
• They walk back on foot

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9