Holes Whole Book Questions

Why did Stanley get sent to Camp Green Lake?

• stealing sneakers

• hurting someone

• stealing treasure

• not going to school

At camp, what was Stanley's nickname?

• Lump

• Zigzag

• Mama's Boy

• Caveman

What did Zero ask Stanley to teach him?

• how to count

• how to read

• how to make friends

• how to be kind

Whose treasure was thought to be buried at Camp Green Lake?

• The Warden

• Kate Barlow

• Sam, the onion man

• Stanley's great-great-great-grandfather

How does the author use the setting of Camp Green Lake to enhance the story's mood in chapters 25-40?

• By describing the harsh, dry conditions to create a sense of despair.

• By highlighting the beauty of the lake to provide hope.

• By ignoring the setting to focus on character development.

• By changing the setting to a more urban environment to increase tension.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What conclusion can be drawn about the impact of the family curse on Stanley's life and decisions in these chapters?

• The curse is irrelevant to his decisions; he acts independently of it.

• The curse motivates him to take actions that he believes might end it.

• The curse is only mentioned in passing and has no real impact.

• Stanley is unaware of the curse and its implications.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What name did Stanley's father give to his foot odor neutralizer?

• Sam's helper

• Green Lake

• Sploosh

• Onion away

What did Stanley realize was the REAL reason for digging holes?

• to build character

• for water

• to look for something

• for punishment

Zero did something to help Stanley, what was it?

• lie for him

• dig his hole

• clean clothes

• wash the seeds

Why were the boys giving Stanley a hard time?

• Zero is digging his hole

• He's overweight

• He writes letters to his mom

• He's afraid of the Warden