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The holes quiz :: Stanley’s friends

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the nickname given for stanley?

a)

Armpit

b)

Zero

c)

Caveman

d)

X-ray

2.

Why did Stanley laugh when Zero specifically asked

“Can you teach me?”

a)

Stanley was laughing because Zero couldn’t speak properly

b)


Stanley was surprised, all this time he thought Zero was reading over his shoulders, however Zero wasn’t capable of reading and writing

c)

Zero was making funny faces in front of Stanley, which led Stanley to let out a laugh

d)

Zero was surprised, all this time he though Stanley was reading over his shoulders, however Stanley wasn’t capable of reading and writing

3.

Which message COULD be passed on to readers as a result of the reader's understanding of the book?

a)

the consequence of choices resulting from fate and destiny

b)

importance of digging holes

c)

sensitive changes occuring due to the environment changes

d)

the consequences of choice resulting from the hot weather

4.

State the only one rule that has appeared in the “holes” book

(a)  

5.

What is the name of the camp Stanley Yelnats got sent to?

a)

Camp green loke

b)

Camp green iake

c)

Camp yellow lake

d)

Camp green lake

6.

the effort required to do something and keep doing it till the end, even if it's hard

a)

perseverance

b)

interests

c)

preference

d)

procrastination

7.

What does the word “hastily” mean?

a)

in a shocked manner

b)

in a hurried manner

c)

in a devastated manner

d)

in a betrayed manner

8.

define the word protagonist, and choose which one of them is the protagonist

a)

“the leading character or one of the major characters in a play, film, novel, etc.” : Stanley Yelnats

b)

“a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary” : Stanley Yelnats

c)

“the leading character or one of the major characters in a play, film, novel, etc.” : The Warden

d)

“a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary” : Mr. Pendanski

9.

Camp Green Lake: The harsh environment of the camp, the strict rules, and the grueling work of digging holes every day under the scorching sun.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

define “malevolent”

a)

extremely dry; lacking in rainfall

b)

extremely dirty and unpleasant, typically as a result of poverty or neglect

c)

showing kindess to others, solving things in the most polite way

d)

having or showing to do evil to others, wish evil on others

e)

easily upset

11.

What does the phrase "If only, if only, the woodpecker sighs" foreshadow in the story?

a)

Stanley Yelnats digging holes along with every other boys in Camp Green Lake

b)

The 57 year old pig-farmer Igor’s special poem that was specifically meant only for his piglets

c)

the family dirge, underscores the desire of the Yelnats family to overcome their bad luck

d)

The Warden’s dark red nail polish that left red scratch marks on Mr. Sir’s face

12.

to try and find something out that is none of your business

(a)  

13.

Why was Stanley given the nickname “Caveman”?

a)

Stanley is exceptionally strong

b)

Stanley is always the first one to find the most shiny items

c)

Stanley was bigger and taller than the boys, it portrays his rough, fierce personality.

14.

expel from one's property or force to move out by a legal process

a)

distinct

b)

abnormal

c)

object

d)

evict

15.

express strong disapproval of

a)

condemn

b)

observe

c)

scarcity

d)

juvenile

16.

State the main purpose to dig holes at Camp Green Lake

a)

to take more cold showers

b)

to find the buried treasure

c)

to build character

d)

to discover mysterious animals and creatures living inside the hole

17.

by reasonable assumption

a)

premium

b)

presumably

c)

prejudice

d)

pretending

18.

What did The Warden’s dark-red nail polish contain?

(a)  

19.

What does Stanley find in his first hole?

a)

fossilized frog

b)

fossilized coin

c)

fossilized fish

d)

fossilized fibers

20.

Stanley's Family History: Flashbacks that reveal the curse's origins and how stanley's grandfather, Elya Yelnats, was entangled in a promise made to Madame Zeroni.

a)

False

b)

True

21.

Who is Zero to Stanley?

a)

Brother

b)

helper in digging holes

c)

closest friend

d)

quiet kid

22.

The boys call Mr. Pendanski “mom” and Mr. Sir “dad”

a)

True

b)

False

c)

They only call Mr. Sir “dad”

23.

distinguish and separate out

a)

sift

b)

shift

c)

sniff

d)

snitch

24.

chapter 18, which of the following below was a white lie used by Stanley in his letter to his parents?

a)

Tomorrow we learn to rock climb. I know that sounds scary, but don't worry, I'll be careful. It's not all fun and games here, but I think I'm getting a lot out of it.

b)

Tomorrow we learn to fly planes. I know that sounds scary, but don't worry, I'll be careful. It's not all fun and games here, but I think I'm getting a lot out of it.

c)

Tomorrow we learn to climb up the mountain. I know that sounds scary, but don't worry, I'll be careful. It's not all fun and games here, but I think I'm getting a lot out of it.

25.

<< QUICK POINT! >>

What is Stanley’s fullname?

a)

Stanlye Yelnats

b)

Stanly Yelnats

c)

Stanley Yelnots

d)

Stanley Yelnats

26.

Move in a twisting or contorted motion (especially when struggling)

a)

writhe

b)

write

c)

wrinkle

d)

wireless

27.

Who is the famous baseball player that owned the shoes Stanley stole?

a)

Clide “Sweet feet” Livingston

b)

Clyde “Sweat feet” Livingston

c)

Clide “Sweat feet” Livingston

d)

Clyde “Sweet feet” Livingston

28.

What are the only two things that grow at Camp Green Lake

a)

Two holes

b)

Two carrots

c)

Two trees

d)

Two mushrooms

29.

QUICK POINT ::: How many tents are there at Camp Green Lake?

a)

6

b)

4

c)

9

d)

2

30.

What did Zero specifically mention about what he wants to do for a career?

a)

Poet

b)

Steal

c)

Dig holes

d)

Read and write