Holes Chapters 1-3
Jail
What was the other choice for Stanley if he hadn't gone to Camp Green Lake?
Texas
What state is Camp Green Lake located in?
X-ray
Which boy said that if Stanley found anything interesting, he should give it to him?
This is the size of the holes the boys are required to dig each day.
What is 5 feet deep and 5 feet wide?
As his "no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather"
How did Stanley refer to Elya Yelnats, his ancestor?
He was overweight
Why was Stanley teased and bullied at school?
The boys are required to dig holes of this size each day.
What is 5 feet by 5 feet?
A fossilized fish
What is the first thing Stanley ever found in one of his holes?
If a boy finishes digging early, this is what he is expected to do next.
What is start digging another hole (or help someone else)?
Caveman
What is Stanley's nickname at Camp Green Lake?
This family member is blamed for the curse.
Who is Stanley’s “no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather”?
How long was Stanley sentenced to work at Camp Green Lake?
18 months
Zero
Who asked Stanley if Clyde Livingston's shoes had red X's on the back of them?
This is what the Warden is secretly hoping the boys will find while digging.
What is something valuable or hidden (treasure)?
Barf Bag
What was the nickname of the boy whose cot Stanley inherited?
The Yellow-Spotted-Lizard
What is the most dangerous animal at Camp Green Lake?
How deep are the holes the boys have to dig?
5ft
He had self-respect and didn't want to marry someone who wouldn't choose him.
Why didn't Elya just pick a number like Myra asked?
This dangerous animal forces the boys to stay alert while digging their holes.
What are yellow-spotted lizards?
Mom
What is Mr. Pendanski's nickname?
There is no lake and hardly anything is green
What is ironic (odd/strange) about Camp Green Lake and its name?
What was the promise Elya Yelnats forgot to do for Madame Zeroni? (At least 2 details necessary)
Carry her up to the mountain top so that she could drink from the stream while he sang her a special song
Where was Elya Yelnats born and where did he go after giving up on marrying Myra Menke?
He was born in Latvia. He went to America.
Because the lake is dried up, readers can infer that something may have been buried there long ago, connecting to this hidden purpose of digging.
What is something may have been lost or buried there long ago?
Clive "SWEET FEET" Livingston
What was the nickname of the baseball athlete whose shoes Stanley was accused of stealing?