Holes Ch. 1-3
The Warden controls the only shade at Camp Green Lake, where the worst thing is being bitten by a
Yellow Spotted Lizard
Mr. Sir is a former smoker who gave up the habit and now eats _____________.
Sunflower Seeds
Stanley’s great-great-grandfather Elya wanted to marry the beautiful Myra Menke, but he didn’t have anything to offer her father. A gypsy named
_________________________ gave him a little pig to carry up the mountain every day and drink from the stream that runs uphill.
Madame Zeroni
descendents
(n) the children, grandchildren, great-
grandchildren... of an earlier generation
68% of kids in 2026 say they prefer "portable" food; this folded-flour-tortilla snack with a silent letter is the king of the lunch line.
wrap
What does Stanley’s family like about the name “Stanley Yelnats”?
It's a palindrome, a word that is spelled the same forward and backwards
The boy's nickname for their counselor, Mr. Pendanski is _______.
Mom
Elya is upset when Myra can’t decide between him and Igor so he leaves for __________ (country name)
but he forgot to carry Madame Zeroni up the mountain.
America
(adj) clean, healthy, or hygienic
This three-letter word describes a sudden feeling of disgust or "cringe" toward someone you previously thought was cool.
ick
Stanley's dad is trying to invent a use for old _________________.
sneakers
Why does Mr. Pendanski call one of the campers Zero?
He says he has nothing in his head.
What is special about X-Ray’s shovel and why does he want it?
It’s maybe a fraction smaller so he gets to
dig a smaller hole.
canteen
(n) container for water often used by campers or soldiers
This Justin Bieber song from 2010 saw a massive 2026 resurgence as the background music for "Everything I’m Grateful For" slideshows.
Hallelujah
Stanley’s no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather was cursed by a one-legged _____________ and now. Stanley has been arrested for a crime he didn’t commit,
gypsy
What is the only rule at Camp Green Lake?
Don't upset the Warden.
What does Madame Zeroni think of Myra?
She spits at Myra’s beauty and thinks her head is as empty as
a flowerpot.
perserverence
(n) continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties
David Attenborough, the British naturalist and broadcaster, celebrated his 100th birthday on Friday. Which of the following is NOT true about him?
He caught a newborn gorilla as its mother gave birth last year.
How was Stanley’s great-grandfather lucky? - your response must contain 2 reasons
He survived a run-in with a famous outlaw- (Kissin Kate Barlow)
Stanley’s baseball hero named ________________ donated his shoes to a homeless shelter, but they landed on Stanley’s head walking home from school.
“Sweet Feet” or Clyde Livingston
The song Stanley’s father sings is the same song
________ sang to her baby.
Sarah Miller
scarcity
a shortage; a lack of supplies
Probably not the most engaging read is a book for number nerds listing "One Million Digits of" this, beginning with 3.14159
Pi