Holes Chapter 25: the Story of Sam the Onion Man

What was Sam known for in Green Lake?

• His teaching abilities

• His onion-based remedies

• His medical degree

• His carpentry skills

How old did Sam claim Mary Lou was?

• Nearly 50 years

• About 30 years

• Over 60 years

• Less than 20 years

What did Sam suggest could make a person live longer?

• Drinking plenty of water

• Eating more vegetables

• Consuming only raw onions

• Exercising daily

What did Sam offer as a cure for baldness?

• A special kind of tea

• An onion juice ointment

• A mixture of herbs

• Regular shampooing

Why did Sam start fixing the schoolhouse?

• He was paid to do so

• In exchange for spiced peaches

• To impress Miss Catherine

• As a community service

What was Miss Catherine's initial reaction to the rain?

• She was worried about leaks

• She was indifferent

• She disliked it

• She enjoyed it

What did Sam and Miss Catherine discuss while he worked?

• School curriculum

• Poetry and literature

• Politics

• Gardening tips

What did Sam use to fix the leaky roof?

• Standard tools and materials

• Onion paste

• Magic spells

• Nothing, it was a joke

What did Hattie Parker do when she saw Sam and Catherine together?

• She whispered a warning

• She ignored them

• She greeted them warmly

• She reported them to the authorities

What was Sam's reaction to Catherine's broken heart?

• He offered to fix it

• He ignored her

• He left the town

• He advised her to see a doctor