Holes Quiz

What is the main character's full name in the story "Holes"?

• Stanley Yelnats

• Stanley Green

• Stanley Lake

• Stanley Diggs

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CCSS.RL.5.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

According to the story, why is Stanley Yelnats' family believed to be cursed?

• Because of a family feud

• Due to a no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather

• Because of an ancient family secret

• Due to a spell cast by a witch

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What incident gets Stanley into trouble at the beginning of "Holes"?

• He gets into a fight at school

• He is caught cheating on a test

• He is accused of stealing a pair of sneakers that fell from the sky

• He vandalizes public property

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does Stanley end up going to Camp Green Lake?

• He chooses it as a summer camp

• It is a punishment instead of jail

• He is sent there by his parents for bad behavior

• He wins a trip to the camp in a contest

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is unusual about Camp Green Lake?

• It is located in a tropical rainforest

• It is a dry, barren desert with no lake

• It is surrounded by greenery and wildlife

• It is a luxurious resort for the wealthy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the rule about talking at Camp Green Lake?

• Talking is encouraged to promote friendship

• Talking is only allowed during meals

• Talking is not allowed, and the rule is enforced by the Warden

• There are no specific rules about talking

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why are the boys at Camp Green Lake required to dig holes?

• As a search for hidden treasure

• As a form of exercise

• As a character-building activity

• To prepare the ground for planting trees

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Stanley feel about going to Camp Green Lake?

• He is excited and looking forward to it

• He is indifferent and has no strong feelings

• He is not happy and feels out of place

• He is relieved to escape his home life

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does Stanley find in his hole on the first day of digging at Camp Green Lake?

• An old coin

• A rare insect

• A perfect fish fossil

• A piece of gold jewelry

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the significance of the shovel that Mr. Sir gives to Stanley?

• It is a brand-new, state-of-the-art shovel

• It is a lucky shovel used by other boys before him

• It is a magical shovel that makes digging easier

• It is a shovel that belonged to the Warden's family

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9