Holes Chapters 22-41 Quiz

Zero demonstrates that he

• is only good at digging holes.

• has great math skills.

• is a good writer.

• isn't loyal to anyone.

Answer explanation

Zero demonstrates his great math skills.

Why was Elya Yelnats cursed?

• He failed to fulfill his promise to Madame Zeroni.

• He chose to travel to America.

• He won the pig competition.

• He climbed the mountain with a pig.

Answer explanation

Elya Yelnats was cursed because he failed to fulfill his promise to Madame Zeroni.

What action does Stanley take that significantly impacts his bond with Zero?

• He gives Zero some of his sunflower seeds.

• He helps Zero by digging a portion of his hole.

• He instructs Zero in reading.

• He accepts the fault for the theft of the sunflower seeds.

Answer explanation

Stanley significantly impacts his bond with Zero by instructing him in reading.

What weapon does the Warden have that now terrifies Stanley?

• Lipstick

• Gun

• Pitchfork

• Nail polish

Answer explanation

The Warden's terrifying weapon is nail polish.

What is the real reason behind the Warden's insistence on digging holes at Camp Green Lake?

• She believes it will help the boys develop discipline.

• She is searching for a hidden treasure of Kate Barlow.

• She uses it as a form of punishment for the boys.

• She is legally obligated to have the boys dig holes.

Answer explanation

The Warden insists on digging holes at Camp Green Lake because she is searching for a hidden treasure of Kate Barlow.

What does the rock formation in the distance look like to Stanley?

• a man

• treasure

• a boat

• a fist with thumb sticking up

Answer explanation

The rock formation in the distance looks like a fist with the thumb sticking up.

What did Stanley do that upset the other boys at Camp Green Lake?

• He shared his food with Zero.

• He was digging Zero's part of the hole.

• He was caught stealing the sunflower seeds.

• He tried to escape from the camp.

Answer explanation

Stanley upset the other boys at Camp Green Lake by digging Zero's part of the hole.

What does the Warden instruct Mr. Pendanski to do with Zero's records?

• Hand them over to the state.

• Give them to the police.

• Destroy the records.

• Hide the records.

Answer explanation

The Warden instructs Mr. Pendanski to destroy Zero's records, as they hold incriminating evidence.

Where was Zero hiding?

• In the shed

• In Sam's boat

• On the top of Big Thumb

• In a hole on the lake

Answer explanation

Zero was hiding in Sam's boat. This was the correct choice because it was mentioned in the question's answer choices.

Stanley steals ___________________________.

• Zero's records

• Sunflower seeds

• A truck

• Shoes

Answer explanation

Stanley steals a truck because it is the correct choice.