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WorksheetsHoles Ch 1-15 A Practice Test
Total questions: 106
Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins
What is the worst thing that can happen to a person at Camp Green Lake?
To have to go see the Warden
To have to dig 2 holes a day
To be bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard
To have all shower privileges taken away
Who gets sent to Camp Green Lake?
Bad boys & girls
Bad boys
Kids who steal
Boys who don't get along with their parents
Who is to blame for Stanley's bad luck?
His mom
His dad
His great-grandfather
His great-great grandfather
Who put a curse on the Yelnats family? (2 answers)
A one-legged gypsy
Mr. Pendanski
The Warden
Clyde Livingston
Madame Zeroni
Who at the camp has a tattoo of a rattlesnake on his arm?
Mr. Sir
Mr. Pendanski
Magnet
The Warden
What was Stanley's excuse for stealing the sneakers?
He said someone gave them to him.
He said he found them in the road.
He said he blacked out and couldn't remember.
He said the sneakers fell from the sky.
X-Ray told Stanley that he was called X-Ray because....
he could find a needle in a haystack
it was pig latin for Rex
his dad's name was Ray
it was short for "Extra Radioactive"
Whose nickname was "Mom?"
Stanley
the warden
Kate Barlow
Mr. Pendanski
What surprised Stanley about the warden?
She knew his name.
She had pony tails.
He was Japanese.
He talked with a lisp.
Why did Stanley's house smell bad?
His dad was trying to invent a way to recycle tennis shoes.
His mom was a bad cook and burned everything.
His grandfather put garlic and peppers on everything.
His brother never showered.
What happens if you get bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard?
Your toes swell and turn green.
You die a slow and painful death.
You will probably survive, but it will be very painful.
You will get sick to your stomach.
Which phrase best describes Stanley?
an overweight middle-schooler
a skinny high school student
a dishonest thief
an all-star tennis player
Why was Stanley's great-great-grandfather cursed?
He played a trick on a fairy.
He ate an enchanted mushroom.
He stole a pig from a one-legged gypsy.
He stole a watermelon from a witch.
How did the first Stanley Yelnats lose his fortune?
He lost it gambling at a card game.
He was robbed by Kissin' Kate Barlow.
He invested in a company that went bankrupt.
He used his money to buy a magic watch that didn't work.
Why didn't anyone run away from Camp Green Lake?
The warden was too scary.
The guards all carried bug guns.
Camp was fun, so no one wanted to leave.
There was no water for 100 miles.
Whose nickname was "Mom?"
Stanley
the warden
Kate Barlow
Mr. Pendanski
Why didn't Elya carry Madame Zeroni up the mountain?
She was so fat that he could not pick her up.
She didn't want to be carried up the mountain.
He forgot and sailed to America.
He wanted to marry Myra, and he needed to take her father a pig.
What was Stanley's nickname?
Barf Bag
Caveman
Zero
Armpit
What was the first interesting thing Stanley found in his hole?
a fish fossil
a yellow-spotted lizard
a golden coin
a mysterious note
What did Stanley do to move up one place in line (in front of Zero)?
He gave X-Ray the golden tube he found.
He gave Zero his canteen full of water.
He shared a "care package" of candy his mother sent him.
He knocked Zero down.
What was Clyde Livingston's nickname?
"Tall Boy"
"Sour Shoes"
"Livingston the Legend"
"Sweet Feet"
Why does the counselor say Zero is called "Zero"
Because he is poor (zero money)
Because he failed math in school
Because he has nothing inside his head
Because he is a worthless criminal
Where is Camp Green Lake located? (Ch.1)
California
Texas
Arizona
Mexico
Why does Stanley's family believe they are cursed?
Stanley's Great-Great Grandfather stole a pig from a gypsy
Stanley's father stole a pig from a gypsy
Stanley's Great Grandfather had a pig as a pet
Stanley's father sold a pig
How many holes should be dug each day?
2
1
3
0
How tall and how wide are the holes suppose to be? (p.13)
10 feet deep and 10 feet wide
15 feet deep and 15 feet wide
0 feet deep and 5 feet wide
5 feet deep and 5 feet wide
How do they measure the holes?
Mr Pendanski or Mr Sir checks the hole with measuring tape
The boys use measuring tape
A big ruler is used to measure the holes
The shovel is used to measure the hole
Which two words best describe the land around Camp Green Lake
Barren and desolate
Fun and exciting
Green and lush
Old and decrepid
What isn't the nickname of a boy at Camp Green Lake?
Belly
Barf Bag
X-ray
Armpit
What is Mr Pendanski's job?
Camp Supervisor
Counselor
Teacher
Cleaner
What is the worst thing to be bitten by at Camp Green Lake?
rattlesnake
scorpion
red-bellied python
yellow spotted lizard
What is the worst thing to be bitten by at Camp Green Lake?
rattlesnake
scorpion
red-bellied python
yellow spotted lizard
Who sent Stanley to Camp Green Lake?
a laywer
his mother and father
a judge
his grandparents
How many people were on the bus on the way to Camp Green Lake?
15
20
3
2
What did the kids at school tease Stanley about?
his bad luck
his height
his weight
his father's job
Who did Stanley blame for his bad luck?
The judge
his parents
his great-great grandfather
Kissin' Kate Barlow
What does Mr. Sir do to stop craving to smoke?
eat sunflower seeds
use a nicotine patch
drinks water
drinks coke
Camp Green Lake is...
a beautiful lake in Texas
a big dry lake where rattlesnakes and scorpions live
a cool, shady lake with trees all around
Stanley Yelnats has a cool name because...
it is the same spelt forwards and backwards (palindrome)
he is the first person in his family with this name
he was named after a famous baseball player
Stanleys ride to Camp Green lake was...
a quick 15 minute trip
a hot 9 hour drive
fun because he was with lots of other boys
What did Mr. Pendanski say was Camp Green Lake's one rule?
Don't upset the Warden
Don't upset the other boys
Stay away from yellow-spotted lizards
What is happening in the story during this quote - "The Warden own the shade."
This point in the novel is part of the rising action of the story. The campers meet the Warden and she tells then that they are NOT to lay in the hammock.
At this point in the novel, the reader is being introduced to the setting of the story. Camp Green Lake has a hammock between 2 trees, but none of the boys are able to use it. It is only used by the warden.
At this point in the novel, the reader is experiencing the climax of the story. Stanley had laid in the hammock and the boys and counselors were waiting to see what the warden would do to him.
What is happening during this point of the novel? - “If it weren’t for that, Stanley’s family would now be living in a mansion on a beach in California.”
At this point in the novel, the reader is experiencing part of the falling action of the plot. We learn that Stanley's great-great grandfather had died while crossing the desert.
At this point in the novel, the reader can see what kind of relationship Stanley had with his great great grandparents. He knew his great great Grandfather and always asked him about what happened in the desert.
At this point in the novel, the reader learns about why the family is so unlucky. Stanley’s great great grandfather was wealthy, but he was robbed by an outlaw named Kissin’ Kate
Barlow.
Stanley's last name is
Elya
Zeroni
Sir
Yelnats
What word best describes Camp Green Lake?
Fruitful
Barren
Grassy
Unique
What is the one thing you do not want to bite you at Camp Green Lake?
Rattlesnake
Yellow Spotted Lizard
Scorpion
True or False: Stanley had been to camp so many times in his life, he knew Camp Green Lake would be fun and easy.
True
False
Stanley believes his family is....
rich
lucky
cursed
What is Stanley's father's job?
inventor
musician
professor/teacher
accountant
Stanley's great-grandfather was robbed by...
Indiana Jones
Kissing Kate Barlow
Bonnie and Clyde
Jesse James
Mr. Sir says, "You're not ______________ anymore".
at Girl Scout's Camp
in Kansas
on vacation
at home
What do the boys use to measure the holes?
Their arms and height
A yardstick
Nothing, they just know
Their shovel
Mr. Pendanski, their counselor, is known as ___________ to the campers.
mom
big brother
dad
Mr. Sir
Who is the one Mr. Pendanski says has nothing inside his head?
Zig Zag
Armpit
Zero
Tuna Fish
Stanley is accused of stealing Clyde Livingston's ____________.
Socks
Shoes
Baseball mitt
wallet
True or False: Stanley is bullied in school and even his teachers make fun of him.
true
false
True or False: Stanley was able to dig his hole easily and finished first.
true
false
True or False: Elya fulfills his promise and his family is full of good luck and fortune.
True
False
There is a lake at Camp Green Lake.
True
False
What's the worst thing that can happen to you at camp green lake?
Be sent to jail.
Eat horrible food.
Get bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard and die.
Work outdoors in the hot sun all day long.
What type of camp is it?
a summer camp
a camp for bad boys
a sports camp
a camp for criminals
What is one thing all Stanley Yelnats have in common?
brown hair
grow to be very tall
all go to a camp for bad boys
despite their awful luck they always remain hopeful
What is the one big rule at camp green lake?
don't upset the Warden
don't upset Mr. Sir
don't run away
don't ask for water
A strange feeling came over us as we drove through the desolate town. What does desolate mean?
old
small
creepy
empty
She hastily gathered her things and Ean down the street to catch the bus. What does hastily mean?
angrily
quickly
sadly
cheerfully
What does each boy do when they finish digging their hole?
spit in it
dance around it
lay in it
start a new one
The public was in a panic when they found out about the scarcity of Twinkies?
ingredients
price
major increase
small supply
What is Stanley's new nickname?
Lump
Zigzag
Mama's boy
Caveman
Preposterous means:
the remains of an animal
very foolish or silly
not having a good time
frown angrily
What is the first thing Stanley finds while he is digging his hole?
gold bar
pair of sneakers
A rock with the shape of a fish fossil in it
secret note
Did he get the rest of the day off for his discovery?
Yes
No
What did X-Ray ask Stanley to do next time he found something?
give it to him
ignore it
give it to the Warden
cover it with dirt and leave it
The boys walked aimlessly around the yard. Aimlessly means:
quickly
to succeed in doing something
happily
not having a goal or purpose
What was the second thing Stanley found while digging his hole?
A gold tube that had the letters KB
a dirty sock
A gold tube that had the letters KB engraved in a heart on it
a treasure map
After giving the gold tube to X-Ray, Stanley suggested that X-Ray...?
keep it for himself
give it to Zero
hide it
wait until tomorrow to show the Warden
Mr. Pendanski tells Stanley: "You messed up your life, and it's up to you to fix it." Is this a valid statement?
Yes
No
He grimaced as he sliced off a chunk of dirt, then raised it up and flung it onto a pile? What does grimaced mean?
fearful
an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust or pain
jumped or bounced
smiled
Which one of these names does not belong?
Caveman
Zero
Mr. Sir
Scarface
What was engraved on the metal tube?
A shape of a fish fossil
A heart with letters
A rattlesnake drawing
A showel picture
What did Stanley do with the gold tube?
He gave it to X-Ray.
He gave it to Zig-Zag.
He gave it to Mr. Pendanski.
He gave it to the Warden
When would be the best time to show a counselor an "interesting" object?
When you have finished your hole and are back at Camp.
When you are about to finish your hole.
First thing in the morning.
Late at night when no one is looking.
What was Stanley's reward from X-Ray?
Stanley got to swim in the lake.
Stanley moved up one place in the water line.
Stanley played football all day.
Stanley got an extra cookie at lunch.
Which boy is now at the back of the line. (lowest status in the group)
Armpit
Barf Bag
X-Ray
Zero
At the beginning of Chapter 14, why did X-Ray pretend not to know what Stanley was talking about?
Stanley is starting to get on his nerves.
The Warden might be listening to their plan
Zigzag is a snitch.
Mr. Pendanski was standing next to them.
Why doesn't X-Ray give the golden tube that Stanley found to Mr. Pendanski right away?
He didn't want it to seem suspicious, so he dug for a little bit.
He was thirsty.
He wanted to examine the letters KB engraved on it.
They didn't see Mr. Pendanski until noon.
Why was there a conflict between the Warden and Mr. Pendanski?
The Warden thought that Mr. Pendanski should be digging the holes with the kids.
Mr. Pendanski questioned the Warden's orders about getting them water.
Mr. Pendanski let X-Ray have the day off without the Warden's permission.
Mr. Pendanski didn't introduce her to the boys.
What is different about how they are digging the holes now that the Warden is there and interested in their work?
The boys dig in pairs far away from each other.
Mr. Pendanski is now digging, too.
The boys get to take a long break.
Instead of digging their own holes, the boys dig in pairs near where X-Ray supposedly found the golden tube.
Why is Stanley now suspicious of the reason why they are digging holes.
The Warden seems like she is looking for something.
Stanley knows he is unable to build character by digging a hole.
He would rather be swimming in the lake.
His mom told him not to trust her.
Why can you infer about why the boys did not find anything after digging bigger holes near X-Ray's hole?
Because Zero is not very good at digging holes.
Because the Warden is working the boys too hard, and they are exhausted.
Because the golden tube was actually from Stanley's hole, across the lake.
Because the boys actually are trying to build character by doing hard work.
Stanley earned a nickname for standing up to the Lump on the chair. What was Stanley's nickname?
Zero 2
Stan
Lumpy
Caveman
Why is Stanley at Camp Green Lake?
He was accused of stealing sneakers.
He wants to meet new people.
He is a criminal.
He wanted to go to the camp.
Who is the mother at Camp Green Lake?
the Warden
Ms. Alice
Mr. Pendanski
Mr. Sir
What happens when a yellow-spotted lizard bites you?
You will die very quickly.
Nothing.
You will die in your sleep.
You will die slow and painful death.
Stanley told his mother that he would write to her once a week. What can you infer about their relationship? How does he feel about his mother?
Stanley is annoyed at how worried his mother always seems.
Stanley and his mother are close.
Stanley is not very close with his mother.
Stanley and his mother have a complicated relationship.
