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Holes 1-8 review

Total questions: 121

Worksheet time: 2hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does Stanley look like at the beginning of the book?

a)

slender and tall

b)

tall

c)

overweight

d)

thin

2.

What was special about Stanley`s name?

a)

It was the first time anyone in his family had ever been named Stanley.

b)

It was spelled the same frontward and backward.

c)

It was given to him by Kate Barlow.

d)

It was his father`s teacher`s name.

3.

Where did Stanley get the pair of sneakers?

a)

Stanley stole them from a department store.

b)

Stanley borrowed them from a homeless shelter.

c)

The sneakers were on sale at the mall.

d)

The sneakers fell from the sky.

4.

Who is the mother at Camp Green Lake?

a)

the Warden

b)

Ms. Alice

c)

Mr. Pendanski

d)

Mr. Sir

5.

Clyde "Sweet Feet" Livingston was a famous...

a)

inventor

b)

golfer

c)

basketball player

d)

baseball player

6.

What happens when a yellow-spotted lizard bites you?

a)

You will die very quickly.

b)

Nothing.

c)

You will die in your sleep.

d)

You will die slow and painful death.

7.
Which character is a mean counselor at Camp Green Lake. He is always eating sunflower seeds.
a)
Mr.Sir
b)
The Warden
c)
Mr. Pendanski
d)
Stanley
8.
What does Madame Zeroni ask Elya Yelnats to do for her in return for giving him the pig?
a)
Take her down the mountain
b)
Take her up the mountain
c)
Take her to her house
d)
Take her to camp
9.
Why do the boys have to dig holes?
a)
It builds character and they are looking for something for the warden
b)
It helps them get stronger
c)
It's easy for them
d)
It keeps the camp really nice
10.
What does Mr. Pendanski consider the one rule at Camp Green Lake?
a)
Be nice to one another
b)
Dig all of your holes
c)
Don't upset the Warden
d)
Don't runaway
11.

Why does Stanley's family believe they are cursed?

a)

Stanley's Great-Great Grandfather stole a pig from a gypsy

b)

Stanley's father stole a pig from a gypsy

c)

Stanley's Great Grandfather had a pig as a pet

d)

Stanley's father sold a pig

12.

How tall and how wide are the holes suppose to be? (p.13)

a)

10 feet deep and 10 feet wide

b)

15 feet deep and 15 feet wide

c)

0 feet deep and 5 feet wide

d)

5 feet deep and 5 feet wide

13.

Match the following vocab terms with their definition

a)

Stifling

1.

making one feel restricted

b)

Forlorn

2.

to be sad; hopeless

c)

Preposterous

3.

absurd; ridiculous

d)

Desolate

4.

empty; lifeless

14.

Fill in the blank: There is a _____ of paper so I cannot make copies.

a)

scarcity

b)

forlorn

c)

desolate

d)

preposterous

15.

Fill in the blank with the correct vocab word: You are a ____ of your grandparents.

a)

forlorn

b)

scarcity

c)

descendant

d)

desolate

16.

What is the worst think that can happen to you at Camp Green Lake?

a)

You don't have hot water for your shower.

b)

You may get bit by the yellow spotted lizard and die.

c)

You have to dig holes.

17.

What does Elya use to try to prove his love to Myra?

a)

A cow

b)

A pig

c)

Money

d)

A lamb

18.

True or False?

Stanley's great-great-grandfather came from Canada?

a)

True

b)

False

19.

True or False?


Stanley quits digging his hole before it is finished.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

True or False?


Stanley's nickname is The Lump.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

True or False?


Elya Yelnats breaks his promise to Madame Zeroni.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

True or False?


Stanley lies to his mother in his letter.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

What do the boys use to measure their holes?

a)

their shoes

b)

their shovels

c)

a yeardstick

d)

a rope

24.

What does the figurative language in the following quote mean?


"Myra's head is as empty as a flowerpot."

a)

It means she does not have any gardening supplies.

b)

It means she is a gardener.

c)

It means she is not very smart.

d)

It means she loves Elya.

25.

True or False?


A person will always die from a yellow-spotted lizard bite.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

True or False?


Stanley Yelnats is guilty of the crime he is charged with?

a)

True

b)

False

27.

What does Stanley look like at the beginning of the book?

a)

slender and tall

b)

tall

c)

overweight

d)

thin

28.

What was special about Stanley`s name?

a)

It was the first time anyone in his family had ever been named Stanley.

b)

It was spelled the same frontward and backward.

c)

It was given to him by Kate Barlow.

d)

It was his father`s teacher`s name.

29.

Where did Stanley get the pair of sneakers?

a)

Stanley stole them from a department store.

b)

Stanley borrowed them from a homeless shelter.

c)

The sneakers were on sale at the mall.

d)

The sneakers fell from the sky.

30.

Who is the mother at Camp Green Lake?

a)

the Warden

b)

Ms. Alice

c)

Mr. Pendanski

d)

Mr. Sir

31.

Clyde "Sweet Feet" Livingston was a famous...

a)

inventor

b)

golfer

c)

basketball player

d)

baseball player

32.

What happens when a yellow-spotted lizard bites you?

a)

You will die very quickly.

b)

Nothing.

c)

You will die in your sleep.

d)

You will die slow and painful death.

33.
Which character is a mean counselor at Camp Green Lake. He is always eating sunflower seeds.
a)
Mr.Sir
b)
The Warden
c)
Mr. Pendanski
d)
Stanley
34.
What does Madame Zeroni ask Elya Yelnats to do for her in return for giving him the pig?
a)
Take her down the mountain
b)
Take her up the mountain
c)
Take her to her house
d)
Take her to camp
35.
Why do the boys have to dig holes?
a)
It builds character and they are looking for something for the warden
b)
It helps them get stronger
c)
It's easy for them
d)
It keeps the camp really nice
36.
What does Mr. Pendanski consider the one rule at Camp Green Lake?
a)
Be nice to one another
b)
Dig all of your holes
c)
Don't upset the Warden
d)
Don't runaway
37.

Why does Stanley's family believe they are cursed?

a)

Stanley's Great-Great Grandfather stole a pig from a gypsy

b)

Stanley's father stole a pig from a gypsy

c)

Stanley's Great Grandfather had a pig as a pet

d)

Stanley's father sold a pig

38.

How tall and how wide are the holes suppose to be? (p.13)

a)

10 feet deep and 10 feet wide

b)

15 feet deep and 15 feet wide

c)

0 feet deep and 5 feet wide

d)

5 feet deep and 5 feet wide

39.

Match the following vocab terms with their definition

a)

Stifling

1.

making one feel restricted

b)

Forlorn

2.

to be sad; hopeless

c)

Preposterous

3.

absurd; ridiculous

d)

Desolate

4.

empty; lifeless

40.

Fill in the blank: There is a _____ of paper so I cannot make copies.

a)

scarcity

b)

forlorn

c)

desolate

d)

preposterous

41.

Fill in the blank with the correct vocab word: You are a ____ of your grandparents.

a)

forlorn

b)

scarcity

c)

descendant

d)

desolate

42.

What is the worst think that can happen to you at Camp Green Lake?

a)

You don't have hot water for your shower.

b)

You may get bit by the yellow spotted lizard and die.

c)

You have to dig holes.

43.

What choice does the judge give Stanley?

a)

Perform community service.

b)

Pay for the sneakers.

c)

Go to Camp Green Lake.

44.

What does Stanley learn he will be doing everyday?

a)

Digging holes

b)

Cooking for the other campers

c)

Hunting for yellow spotted lizards

45.

Why are there no guard towers or electric fences at the camp?

a)

The guards trust the campers not to run away.

b)

The camp is 8 hour away in the desert and has the only water around.

c)

The campers enjoy living at Camp Green Lake

46.

What is the most important rule at Camp Green Lake?

a)

Don't eat Mr. Sirs sunflower seeds.

b)

Don't upset the Warden.

c)

Treat all campers with respect.

47.

What does Stanley determine getting a nickname means?

a)

It means that you are the most popular.

b)

It means that the other campers are making fun of you.

c)

A nickname is a term of respect.

48.

Why does Stanley lie about stealing the sneakers?

a)

He though no one would believe him if he told the truth.

b)

He wanted to seem like a tough guy.

c)

Stanley wanted to go to Camp Green Lake.

49.

What does Stanley think when the sneakers fall on his head?

a)

He thinks someone threw them at him.

b)

He thinks he should turn them in to the police.

c)

He thinks they are a gift from God.

50.

According to Mr. Pendanski, why are the boys digging holes every day?

a)

To build character.

b)

For punishment.

c)

To build muscle.

51.

When each boy finishes digging his hole, what is the ritual he does?

a)

He does a dance around the hole.

b)

He fills the hole back up with dirt.

c)

He spits in the hole when he is done.

52.

In what state does the book take place?

a)

Arizona

b)

Tennessee

c)

Louisiana

d)

Texas

53.

What was Stanley's father's job?

a)

scientist

b)

inventor

c)

banker

d)

investor

54.

How long was Stanley's bus ride to Camp Green Lake?

a)

6 hours

b)

9 minutes

c)

6 days

d)

9 hours

55.

What size of hole did Stanley have to dig every day?

a)

5 feet deep and 4 feet across

b)

4 feet deep and 5 feet across

c)

5 feet deep and 5 feet across

d)

5 feet deep and 6 feet across

56.

How long does Stanley have to stay at Camp Green Lake?

a)

3 days

b)

18 days

c)

3 months

d)

18 months

57.

What sport was Clyde Livingston famous for playing?

a)

basketball

b)

baseball

c)

football

d)

hockey

58.

What did Clyde Livingston donate to the homeless shelter?

a)

sneakers

b)

signed hat

c)

signed bat

d)

basketball

59.

According to Stanley, how did he end up with the sneakers?

a)

They fell from the sky.

b)

He found the shoes in the street.

c)

His great great grandfather stole them.

d)

Another student gave them to him.

60.

What is Theodore's nickname?

a)

Barf Bag

b)

Armpit

c)

X-Ray

d)

Zigzag

e)

Magnet

61.

Why were all the sons in Stanley's family named Stanley Yelnats?

4 lines
62.

What does Elya use to try to prove his love to Myra?

a)

A cow

b)

A pig

c)

Money

d)

A lamb

63.

True or False?

Stanley's great-great-grandfather came from Canada?

a)

True

b)

False

64.

True or False?


Stanley quits digging his hole before it is finished.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

True or False?


Stanley's nickname is The Lump.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

True or False?


Elya Yelnats breaks his promise to Madame Zeroni.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

True or False?


Stanley lies to his mother in his letter.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

What do the boys use to measure their holes?

a)

their shoes

b)

their shovels

c)

a yeardstick

d)

a rope

69.

What does the figurative language in the following quote mean?


"Myra's head is as empty as a flowerpot."

a)

It means she does not have any gardening supplies.

b)

It means she is a gardener.

c)

It means she is not very smart.

d)

It means she loves Elya.

70.

True or False?


A person will always die from a yellow-spotted lizard bite.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

True or False?


Stanley Yelnats is guilty of the crime he is charged with?

a)

True

b)

False

72.

What does Elya use to try to prove his love to Myra?

a)

A cow

b)

A pig

c)

Money

d)

A lamb

73.

True or False?

Stanley's great-great-grandfather came from Canada?

a)

True

b)

False

74.

True or False?


Stanley quits digging his hole before it is finished.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

True or False?


Stanley's nickname is The Lump.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

True or False?


Elya Yelnats breaks his promise to Madame Zeroni.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

True or False?


Stanley lies to his mother in his letter.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

What do the boys use to measure their holes?

a)

their shoes

b)

their shovels

c)

a yeardstick

d)

a rope

79.

What does the figurative language in the following quote mean?


"Myra's head is as empty as a flowerpot."

a)

It means she does not have any gardening supplies.

b)

It means she is a gardener.

c)

It means she is not very smart.

d)

It means she loves Elya.

80.

True or False?


A person will always die from a yellow-spotted lizard bite.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

True or False?


Stanley Yelnats is guilty of the crime he is charged with?

a)

True

b)

False

82.

Why is Stanley at Camp Green Lake?

a)

He wanted to go to camp.

b)

He was accused of stealing tennis shoes.

c)

He is a criminal.

d)

He wanted to meet new people.

83.

Camp Green Lake is...

a)

one of the largest lakes in Texas.

b)

a cool, shady lake with safe tress surrounding it.

c)

a big dry lake where rattlesnakes and scorpions live.

d)

a camp kids go to for some fun in the summer.

84.

Stanley Yelnats was given the choice to...

a)

go to jail or go to Camp Green Lake.

b)

work at the community center for the entire summer or go to Camp Green Lake.

c)

complete 60 hours of community service or go to Camp Green Lake.

d)

complete 60 hours of community service or go to jail.

85.

What does Stanley look like at the beginning of the book?

a)

Thin

b)

Overweight

c)

Tall

d)

Slender and Tall

86.

What was special about Stanley's name?

a)

It was the first time anyone in his family had ever been named Stanley.

b)

It was given to him by Kate Barlow.

c)

It was his father's teacher's name.

d)

It was spelled the same frontward and backward.

87.

What does Stanley's father do for a living?

a)

He's a doctor.

b)

He's a Teacher.

c)

He's a Historian.

d)

He's an Inventor.

88.

Who did Stanley's family blame their bad luck on?

a)

dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandmother.

b)

dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather.

c)

dirty-rotten-goat-stealing-great-great-grandfather.

d)

his uncle.

89.

All the campers had...

a)

extra food and water.

b)

cool clothes.

c)

nicknames.

d)

private showers.

90.

Where did Stanley get the pair of sneakers?

a)

Stanley stole them from a department store.

b)

Stanley borrowed them from the homeless shelter.

c)

The sneakers fell from the sky.

d)

The sneaker were on sale at the mall.

91.

Who is "Mom" at Camp Green Lake?

a)

Dr. Pendanski

b)

Mr. Sir

c)

The Warden

d)

Mr. Allrich.

92.

Clyde "Sweet Feet" Livingston was a famous...

a)

Baseball Player.

b)

Basketball Player.

c)

Golfer.

d)

Soccer Player.

93.

Zero has a real name?

a)

True

b)

False

94.

A dry desert wasteland with no trees or water.

a)

Beach

b)

Tropical

c)

Barren

d)

Hot

95.

Does Camp Green Lake have fences?

a)

Yes

b)

No

96.

What state does the story take place?

a)

Texas

b)

California

c)

Arizona

d)

Louisiana

97.

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

a)

Camp Bad Boys

b)

Camp Green Lake

c)

Camp Wasteland

d)

Camp Blue Lake

98.

What happens if a yellow-spotted lizard bites you?

a)

You will die very quickly.

b)

You will die a slow and painful death.

c)

You will die in your sleep.

d)

Nothing. They are harmless.

99.

What was Stanley's job duty at Camp Green Lake?

a)

To find something interesting in a hole.

b)

To dig as many holes as possible each day.

c)

To dig one hole a day.

d)

To get along with the other boys.

100.

What was the name of the man in the cowboy hat that eats sunflower seeds?

a)

Mr. Man

b)

Mr. George

c)

Mr. Sir

d)

Mr. Guy

101.

What was the hole's measuring stick and length?

a)

Shovel - 5 feet

b)

Arm's length- however long your arm was

c)

Yard Stick- 8 feet

d)

Leg's length- however long your leg was

102.

Stanley was one of many passengers on the hot bus ride to Camp Green Lake.

a)

True

b)

False

103.

What thoughts helped Stanley cope on the ride to Camp Green Lake?

a)

He will be out in no time.

b)

His mother is waiting for him when he gets home.

c)

His family would celebrate on the day of Stanley's return.

d)

He pretended he was going away to camp for awhile, like the rich kids.

104.

Stanley promised his mother that he would write her once a week. What can you infer about their relationship?

a)

Stanley is annoyed with him mother.

b)

Stanley and his mother always fight.

c)

Stanley is indifferent towards his mother.

d)

Stanley and his mother have a close bond.

105.

Who was Stanley's great grandfather robbed by?

a)

Hoppin' Daisy Danahay

b)

Swingin' Patty Mayonnaise

c)

Kissin' Kate Barlow

d)

Kissin' Kailey Bubberhooks

106.

Why is Stanley at Camp Green Lake?

a)

He was accused of stealing sneakers.

b)

He wants to meet new people.

c)

He is a criminal.

d)

He wanted to go to the camp.

107.

Camp Green Lake is...

a)

a camp for kids to have fun in the summer.

b)

a big, dry lake where rattlesnakes and scorpions live.

c)

a cool, green lake with trees surrounding it.

d)

one of the largest lakes in Texas.

108.

What does Stanley look like at the beginning of the book?

a)

slender and tall

b)

tall

c)

overweight

d)

thin

109.

What was special about Stanley`s name?

a)

It was the first time anyone in his family had ever been named Stanley.

b)

It was spelled the same frontward and backward.

c)

It was given to him by Kate Barlow.

d)

It was his father`s teacher`s name.

110.

What does Staley`s father do for living?

a)

a doctor

b)

a dentist

c)

an inventor

d)

a teacher

111.

All the campers had...

a)

extra food and water.

b)

nicknames

c)

cool clothes

d)

private showers

112.

Where did Stanley get the pair of sneakers?

a)

Stanley stole them from a department store.

b)

Stanley borrowed them from a homeless shelter.

c)

The sneakers were on sale at the mall.

d)

The sneakers fell from the sky.

113.

Who is the mother at Camp Green Lake?

a)

the Warden

b)

Ms. Alice

c)

Mr. Pendanski

d)

Mr. Sir

114.

Clyde "Sweet Feet" Livingston was a famous...

a)

inventor

b)

golfer

c)

basketball player

d)

baseball player

115.

Zero has a real name

a)

Maybe

b)

Yes

c)

Sometimes

d)

No

116.

Does Camp Green Lake have fences?

a)

Only at the gate.

b)

Maybe

c)

Yes

d)

No

117.

What happens when a yellow-spotted lizard bites you?

a)

You will die very quickly.

b)

Nothing.

c)

You will die in your sleep.

d)

You will die slow and painful death.

118.

What was Stanley`s job at Camp Green Lake?

a)

To dig as many holes as possible each day.

b)

To get along with other boys.

c)

To dig one hole a day.

d)

To find something interesting in a hole.

119.

What was the name of the man in the cowboy hat?

a)

Mr. Man

b)

Mr. Sir

c)

Mr. Pendanski

d)

Mr. Shaun

120.

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?

a)

Stanley is annoyed with his mother.

b)

Stanley and his mother are close.

c)

Stanley is not very close with his mother.

d)

Stanley and his mother always fight.

121.

Who was Stanley`s great grandfather robbed by?

a)

Kissin` Kailee Bubberhooks.

b)

Kissin` Kate Barlow.

c)

Hoppin` Daisy Danahay.

d)

Swinin` Patty Mayonnaise.