Understanding 'Holes' by Louis Sachar: Chapters 24 and 25

What caused Mr. Sir's face to swell up?

• He fell down.

• He was scratched by the warden.

• He was hit by a baseball.

• He was allergic to something he ate.

What was Mr. Sir's reaction when a boy asked about his face?

• He gave the boy extra food.

• He ignored the question.

• He laughed it off.

• He physically assaulted the boy.

Why did Stanley try to work quickly at the lake?

• He wanted to win a prize.

• He was competing with another boy.

• He wanted to avoid Mr. Sir.

• He was excited to finish early.

What did Stanley do when Mr. Sir denied him water?

• He stole some water.

• He complained to the warden.

• He cried.

• He did nothing.

What did Sam claim about onions?

• They could make you fly.

• They could cure any disease.

• They were poisonous.

• They could make you invisible.

What did Sam receive in exchange for fixing the schoolhouse roof?

• Spiced peaches

• A new boat

• Money

• A horse

What was unique about Mary Lou according to Sam?

• She lived a very long life.

• She was magical.

• She could talk.

• She could dance.

What did Sam use to fix various ailments according to the townspeople?

• Prayers

• Special dances

• Magic spells

• Onion-based remedies

How did Sam and Miss Katherine's relationship change over time?

• They became enemies.

• They became business partners.

• They fell in love.

• They never spoke again.

What action did Sam take when Miss Katherine said her heart was breaking?

• He kissed her.

• He walked away.

• He gave her an onion.

• He sang her a song.