Chapter 3 (Holes)

Why was Stanley sent to Camp Green Lake?

• He wanted to make new friends.

• He was in trouble for something he didn’t do.

• He wanted to dig holes.

• His parents sent him to summer camp.

What is the rule at Camp Green Lake?

• No talking.

• Dig a hole every day.

• Go swimming.

• Do your homework.

How big does each hole have to be?

• As big as a car.

• As wide as a shovel and 5 feet deep.

• Just wide enough for a small box.

• As deep as they want.

Who is Mr. Sir?

• A friend of Stanley.

• A teacher at the camp.

• A worker who watches the boys dig holes.

• Stanley’s neighbor.

What does “dig” mean?

• To jump.

• To move dirt with a shovel.

• To throw something.

• To carry something heavy.

What does “shovel” mean?

• A tool used to dig.

• A type of box.

• A big rock.

• A kind of plant.

What does “rule” mean?

• Something you must follow.

• A type of tool.

• A fun game.

• A way to win.

Which word means the same as “big”?

• Small

• Large

• Short

• Round

Which word means the same as “hole”?

• Dig

• Dirt

• Pit

• Wall

Why do you think Stanley is worried about digging holes every day?

• It will be hard work.

• He doesn’t like dirt.

• He wants to go home.

• He doesn’t like the rules.