Holes: Comprehension Test - Chapters 1-25

How do the boys determine the depth of their holes?

• By using their shoes.

• With a measuring tape.

• By using a stick.

• With their shovels.

What was the reason behind the curse of bad luck on Stanley's great-great-grandfather, Elya?

• He failed to fulfill a promise.

• He took a cow without permission.

• He escaped from someone.

• He emigrated to America.

Why was Stanley sent to Camp Green Lake?

• He was caught stealing a bicycle.

• He was accused of stealing a pair of sneakers.

• He was found guilty of vandalism.

• He was involved in a school fight.

Which of the following things does Stanley not tell his mother?

• He has made friends.

• He is learning to swim.

• He wants to come home.

• He will learn how to water ski

How would you best describe Stanley's personality?

• Misunderstood and calm

• Arrogant and unkind

• Demanding and fierce

• Miserable and grumpy

Elya offers a (a)   to demonstrate his affection for Myra.

• A cow.
• A pig.
• Money
• A lamb.

What is the first interesting object that Stanley finds?

• A fossil.

• A bone.

• A shell.

• A tube.

Zero wants Stanley to teach him how to (a)   .

• read.
• write.
• swim.
• cook.

Match the following characters with their actions: X-ray, Miss Katherine Barlow, Squid.

• b

• Cries in bed

• c

• Needs to give all interesting objects

• a

• Was a teacher

Identify the type of figurative language in the quote: "Myra's head is as empty as a flowerpot."

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration