Holes Vocabulary Chapters 13-28

If someone "proposed" a new digging method, what did they do?

• Rejected it

• Made fun of it

• Put it forward for consideration

• Hid it from others

If Zero is "conditioned" to dig holes quickly, it means he:

• Pretends to be slow

• Is used to the routine

• Fears digging

• Avoids hard work

If Stanley has "callused" hands, they are:

• Bleeding and soft

• Covered in blisters

• Warm and tender

• Hardened from work

If Stanley begins to "dread" digging again, he:

• Loves it

• Looks forward to it

• Fears it greatly

• Thinks it’s funny

If Stanley is "paranoid," he is likely feeling:

• Brave and strong

• Relaxed and happy

• Nervous and scared

• Curious and thoughtful

"Stationery" is best described as:

• Glue and scissors

• Writing paper with envelopes

• Not moving

• Books and magazines

When someone "writhed" in pain, they:

• Froze in fear

• Squirmed or twisted

• Laughed uncontrollably

• Slept deeply

If Stanley "unearthed" something while digging, he:

• Covered it with dirt

• Found something underground

• Threw it away

• Made a mess

When the pain in his muscles starts to "recede," it:

• Increases quickly

• Gets worse over time

• Goes away slowly

• Shifts to another area

When trouble is "approaching," it is:

• Disappearing

• Coming closer

• Remaining still

• Going away