Holes 16-20

What happens to Stanley’s hands as he continues digging?

• They become stronger

• They are covered in blisters and cuts

• They stop hurting completely

• They start bleeding uncontrollably

Why does X-Ray want Stanley to continue giving him any interesting finds?

• X-Ray wants to keep his leadership status

• X-Ray is planning to escape

• X-Ray wants to sell the items later

• X-Ray is afraid of the Warden

What does the Warden threaten to do if the boys don’t work hard?

• Take away their food

• Make them dig extra holes

• Send them home early

• Punish them physically

What secret ingredient does the Warden use in her nail polish?

• Snake venom

• Yellow-spotted lizard saliva

• Cactus juice

• Sunflower seed oil

Why does Zigzag pick on Stanley?

• He thinks Stanley isn’t digging fast enough

• He is jealous of Stanley’s strength

• He wants to become friends with Stanley

• He thinks Stanley is hiding something

What does Mr. Sir accuse Stanley of stealing?

• Sunflower seeds

• A shovel

• The gold tube

• A fossil

How does the Warden punish Mr. Sir when he brings Stanley to her office?

• She slaps him

• She scratches his face with her venomous nails

• She fires him

• She makes him dig holes

Why does Stanley decide not to tell the truth about the sunflower seeds?

• He doesn’t want to get Zigzag in trouble

• He doesn’t think anyone will believe him

• He doesn’t want to make Mr. Sir angrier

• He wants to protect himself

What does Zero reveal to Stanley about himself?

• He doesn’t know how to read

• He is planning to escape

• He knows where treasure is buried

• He used to live near Camp Green Lake

Why do the boys keep digging in one area?

• The Warden believes there’s treasure there

• It’s the softest ground

• It’s the safest spot

• It’s closer to the water truck