Holes Chapters 20-23 Perspective & Point of View

From Mr. Sir's perspective, who is to blame for the Warden scratching him?

• Stanley

• The Warden

• Mr. Sir

• Magnet

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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From your perspective, what was the cause of Mr. Sir getting scratched by the Warden?

• Mr. Sir's accidental fall into a thorn bush.
• Mr. Sir's friendly interaction with the Warden.
• Mr. Sir's confrontation with the Warden.
• Mr. Sir's attempt to steal the Warden's hat.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

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How does the Warden’s perspective influence her reaction to Mr. Sir bringing Stanley to her?

• She is curious about Stanley's behavior.

• She thinks Mr. Sir is wasting her time.

• She views it as a test of Stanley's character.

• She views it as an important matter, because stealing is bad.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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From Stanley's perspective, what is the significance of Zero digging part of his hole?

• • It shows that Zero is strong.

• • It is an act of kindness and friendship.

• It makes him feel guilty.

• It creates tension with the Warden.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.8.6

What is X-rays perspective of Zero helping Stanley dig?

• X-ray views Zero's help as a burden that complicates the digging process.
• X-ray thinks Zero's assistance is a distraction from the task at hand.
• X-ray views Zero's help as unfair.

• X-ray believes Zero's help is unnecessary and slows down progress.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

What point of view does the author use to show both Stanley's and Zero's thoughts?

• First Person

• Third Person Omniscient

• Third Person Limited

• Second Person

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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How does the narrator’s point of view influence the reader’s understanding of Stanley's reaction to Zero digging part of his hole?

• • It shows Stanley’s gratitude and growing friendship with Zero.

• • It hides Stanley’s true feelings.

• • It focuses only on the other boys' jealousy.

• It creates suspense about Stanley’s next move.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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How would the story change if it were told entirely from Mr. Sir’s point of view?

• • The focus would shift to his resentment of Stanley.

• • The story would focus more on Zero’s abilities.

• • The Warden’s actions would seem justified.

• Stanley’s perspective would be more prominent.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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6. How does the omniscient point of view help the reader understand the significance of Stanley’s decision to teach Zero to read?

• • It hides Zero’s feelings about learning to read.

• • It reveals both Stanley’s motives and Zero’s hopes.

• • It focuses on how the Warden views their friendship.

• It shows the other boys’ jealousy.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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How does the third-person omniscient point of view help the reader understand the Warden’s true intentions?

• It only focuses on Mr. Sir’s viewpoint.

• It shows her feelings from Stanley's perspective.

• It keeps her actions mysterious.

• • It reveals her internal thoughts about the treasure.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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