Holes Whole Book Vocabulary Review

What does "inexplicable" mean as used in the context of Zero’s recovery?

• Dangerous

• Hard to explain

• Clearly indicated

• Too long

Zero’s distinctive way of speaking helped Stanley recognize him in the dark. What does “distinctive” mean?

• Similar to others

• Difficult to understand

• Clearly different from others

• Lawful

What does “evicted” mean in this sentence? The Warden threatened to have the boys evicted from camp if they didn’t obey.

• Called together

• Removed from a place

• Put in jail

• Hidden away

When Stanley found Zero lying adjacent to the water hole, what does “adjacent” mean?

• Underneath

• Far away

• Next to

• Across from

Climbing the mountain without water was a precarious journey. What does “precarious” mean?

• Safe and smooth

• Dangerous and risky

• Long and slow

• Joyful and fun

What does “commotion” mean in this sentence? There was a commotion when the adults saw Stanley carrying Zero out of the hole.

• Dangerous moment

• Noisy disturbance

• Strange silence

• Lawful event

The climb to God’s Thumb was a strenuous task. What does “strenuous” mean?

• Requiring little energy

• Repetitive and boring

• Requiring a lot of effort

• Dangerous but short

Mr. Pendanski shouted, “What in tarnation is going on here?!” What does “tarnation” express?

• Joy

• Confusion

• Frustration or displeasure

• Agreement

What does “legitimate” mean in this sentence? The lawyer claimed Stanley had a legitimate reason to leave the camp.

• Unclear

• Lawful or justifiable

• Random

• Difficult to explain

The treasure was authenticated by the lawyer as belonging to Stanley’s family. What does “authenticated” mean?

• Stolen

• Hidden

• Proven genuine

• Returned