Holes Quiz: Chapters 7-12

Who is Elya Yelnats?

• Stanley's math teacher

• A famous baseball player

• Stanley's D Tent leader

• Stanley's great-great-grandfather

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CCSS.RI.4.7

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What caused Stanley's family to be cursed?

• Stanley's ancestor, Elya, wasn't able to marry Myra.

• Stanley's ancestor, Elya, didn't get strong enough from carrying the pig up the mountain.

• Stanley's ancestor, Elya, didn't keep his promise to Madame Zeroni to carry her up the mountain.

• Stanley's ancestor, Elya, didn't work hard enough in America.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does DEFTLY mean in the sentence? Mr. Sir popped some sunflower seeds in his mouth, DEFTLY removed the shells with his mouth, and spat them out.

• in a way that is awkward or clumsy

• in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement

• in a way that is loud or annoying

• in a way that is silly or goofy

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

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Which example from the text BEST supports the following inference: Stanley doesn't want his mom to worry about him.

• Stanley lies to his mom when writing his letters. He makes it sound like Camp Green Lake is like a summer camp.

• Stanley doesn't write a letter to his mom.

• Stanley is nicknamed "Caveman."

• Stanley refuses to ride back in the truck with Mr. Pendanski.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

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What are the facts you've learned about yellow-spotted lizards? Select ALL that are true. Reference chapter 8 for support.

• They live in shaded holes.

• 11 spots

• 20 spots

• Very dangerous

• Big red eyes (actually yellow, but they look red)

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does BARREN mean in the sentence? He looked at the BARREN land all around him. It was hard to believe this dry wasteland was once full of water.

• overgrown, fruitful, abundant

• bleak, lifeless, desert

• scary, frightening, horrific

• peaceful, serene, tranquil

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What examples from the text support the following inference? Select ALL that apply: The boys have created their own rules at camp.

• They gave each other nicknames.

• They spit in their holes when they finish digging.

• They do laundry every three days.

• They dig holes five feet deep and five feet wide.

• They have an established line order for water.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

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What details from the text support the following statement? Select ALL that apply. Stanley is starting to "fit-in" with the other boys at camp.

• Stanley is given the nickname "Caveman."

• Stanley writes letters to his mom.

• The other boys help defend Stanley against "The Lump" in the Wreck Room

• Stanley got badly sunburned.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

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What does Mr. Pendanski's words say about his beliefs about Zero? Select the BEST answer. "Even you, Zero. You're not completely worthless."

• Mr. Pendanski thinks Zero has a lot of potential.

• Mr. Pendanski believes Zero has many skills.

• Mr. Pendanski does not think highly of Zero. He doesn't believe in Zero's ability to learn, grow, and change.

• Mr. Pendanski believes Zero was unfairly sent to camp.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Who is the leader of D Tent?

• Armpit

• X-Ray

• Squid

• Zigzag

• Zero

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3