Holes Quiz Chapters 1-15

 Which of the following best describes the atmosphere at Camp Green Lake when Stanley first arrives?

• Friendly and welcoming

• Mysterious and unsettling

• Strict but encouraging

• Peaceful and calm

What is the significance of the dried-up lake at Camp Green Lake?

• It symbolizes the emptiness and punishment faced by the boys.

• It is meant to provide a source of water for the boys.

• It represents hope for the camp’s future success.

• It was once a swimming area for campers.

Stanley’s family believes they have been cursed by his "no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather." How does this belief affect Stanley’s view of himself?

• He feels he must constantly prove himself.

• He sees himself as unlucky and blames fate for his problems.
  
  

• He is determined to break the curse by digging holes.

• He disregards the story as a family joke.

Why do the boys at Camp Green Lake give each other nicknames?

• To hide their identities from the Warden

• As a way to express dominance and fit in with the group

• To feel like a family and support one another

• To make fun of each other’s personalities

How does the lack of water at Camp Green Lake contribute to the overall mood and setting of the story?

• It creates a sense of freedom for the boys.

• It symbolizes the emotional emptiness and harshness of the camp.

• It emphasizes the value of material wealth over natural resources.

• It provides opportunities for the boys to bond over hardship.

What motivates X-Ray to befriend Stanley and then take advantage of him?

• X-Ray is truly interested in Stanley’s life and family.

• X-Ray wants to help Stanley fit in with the group.

• X-Ray sees Stanley as weak and uses him for personal gain.

• X-Ray plans to get Stanley in trouble with the Warden.

  What is ironic about Stanley’s punishment at Camp Green Lake?

• He enjoys digging holes because it makes him stronger.

• He never actually committed the crime, yet suffers anyway.

• His crime was related to sports, but he isn’t allowed to exercise at the camp.

• He learns to read while being punished.
  

What does the camp’s slogan, “You take a bad boy, make him dig holes all day in the hot sun, and it turns him into a good boy,” suggest about the camp’s approach to rehabilitation?

• It believes in the value of hard work and physical labour.

• It focuses on punishing rather than rehabilitating the boys.

• It aims to turn the boys into skilled laborers.

• It thinks that building teamwork through shared hardship will help the boys.

How does Stanley’s character change after his first few days of digging holes?

• He becomes more confident and stands up to Mr. Sir.

• He becomes quieter and avoids conversation.

• He starts to blame the other boys for his situation.

• He develops more physical strength and starts to feel pride.

What does Zero’s silence around the camp reveal about his character?

• He is too shy to speak to others.

• He is not as intelligent as the other boys think.

• He chooses to observe rather than participate in conflicts.

• He doesn’t trust the other boys or adults at the camp.