Holes: Ch. 22-25

What can you infer about Stanley’s feelings when he notices how fast Zero digs?

• He is jealous and wants to compete

• He is surprised and begins to respect Zero

• He is annoyed because Zero won’t talk to him

• He thinks Zero is cheating

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Why does Stanley offer to teach Zero to read?

• He wants to feel more important

• He is bored and needs something to do

• He sees how hard Zero works and wants to help

• Mr. Pendanski tells him to

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How does the plot begin to shift in chapter 22?

• Stanley starts digging faster than Zero

• Zero runs away from camp

• Stanley begins to connect with another character, showing a change

• The Warden discovers something buried

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Why does the author include this flashback to Miss Katherine’s time?

• To explain why the lake dried up

• To introduce the Warden’s grandmother

• To provide background that connects to present-day Camp Green Lake

• To show why Stanley was sent to the camp

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What do Miss Katherine’s actions suggest about her character?

• She follows all the rules to avoid trouble

• She is kind and values people for who they are

• She is quick to judge others

• She only teaches because she has no other choice

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What effect does Mr. Sir’s mood have on Stanley?

• Stanley feels sorry for him and offers help

• Stanley becomes frightened and uneasy

• Stanley laughs at Mr. Sir behind his back

• Stanley ignores Mr. Sir completely

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Why does Mr. Sir pretend to fill Stanley’s canteen but actually leave it empty?

• He forgets to fill it because he’s distracted

• He wants to test Stanley’s ability to survive

• He is taking out his anger on Stanley because of the Warden’s actions

• He thinks Stanley doesn’t need any more water

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How does the setting of Green Lake during this time period influence the story’s events?

• It is a quiet town where everyone gets along

• The strict social norms and racism of the time lead to conflict and tragedy

• The dryness of the land causes people to fight over water

• It is an advanced town with modern beliefs

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What can you infer about Hattie Parker’s beliefs based on her reaction to seeing Sam and Miss Katherine kiss?

• She believes people should be free to love whoever they want

• She is shocked because she thinks Katherine is too old for Sam

• She holds racist beliefs and disapproves of their relationship

• She is afraid Sam will get in trouble for being out late

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