Holes Vocabulary Chapters 29-42

What does “feeble” mean in this sentence? “Zero gave a feeble smile as he lay weakly on the ground.”

• Strong

• Brave

• Weak

• Quick

What does “logical” mean in this sentence? “It seemed logical to dig in the same spot where Zero found the lipstick tube.”

• Dangerous

• Silly

• Reasonable

• Lucky

What does “fidgeting” mean here? “Stanley was fidgeting as he waited for Mr. Sir to speak.”

• Standing still

• Nervously moving

• Laughing loudly

• Hiding

What is a “refuge” in this sentence? “The shade of the big thumb offered refuge from the blazing sun.”

• A hard place

• A safe place

• A cold wind

• A strange smell

What does “mirage” mean here? “In the distance, Stanley saw what looked like a lake, but it was only a mirage.”

• Real water

• A trick of the eye

• A shadow

• A mirage

What does “protruding” mean in this sentence? “The rock had sharp edges protruding from the surface.”

• Glowing

• Sticking out

• Moving quickly

• Disappearing

What is a “precipice” here? “They climbed higher until they reached the edge of a steep precipice.”

• A hole

• A pile of dirt

• A very steep cliff

• A hill

What does “delirious” mean in this passage? “Stanley felt delirious from the heat and lack of water.”

• Sleepy

• Extremely confused

• Angry

• Focused

What is meant by “destiny” here? “Stanley wondered if this was his destiny, to dig holes forever.”

• A job

• A choice

• Fate

• Reward

What does “fugitive” mean in this example? “The Warden called him a fugitive after he ran away with Zero.”

• A leader

• A prisoner

• Someone escaping

• A stranger