Retrieve It
Who is the main character?
Stanley Yelnats.
Why is there no lake at Camp Green Lake?
It dried up many years ago.
How does Stanley change during the novel?
He becomes brave, confident and resilient.
What literary device links the past and present?
Flashbacks or foreshadowing.
Which character changes the most? Give Evidence.
Stanley (or Zero) with evidence.
Where is Stanley sent?
Camp Green Lake.
Why does Zero help Stanley dig?
Stanley teaches him to read.
Why does Sachar include stories from the past?
They explain the present and build suspense.
What does the dried-up lake symbolise?
Loss, greed and the consequences of the past.
Who is the real hero of the novel?Stanley or Zero if justified (give evidence 'why').
Stanley or Zero if justified.
What do the boys dig every day?
A hole five feet deep and five feet wide.
Why does the Warden make the boys dig?
She is searching for treasure.
What does Camp Green Lake teach Stanley?
To believe in himself and help others.
How is irony shown in Stanley's life?
His bad luck eventually leads to good fortune.
What is the novel's most important message?
Friendship, choices, justice or perseverance.
What is Stanley accused of stealing?
Clyde Livingston's shoes.
How is the family curse broken?
Stanley carries Zero up the mountain.
Why is friendship such an important theme?
Stanley and Zero succeed because they help each other.
Why is the novel called Holes?
The holes represent both digging and uncovering the truth.
How do choices shape the ending?
Stanley and Zero's choices change both of their lives.
What treasure do Stanley and Zero find?
Stanley's great-grandfather's suitcase.
Why is the suitcase important?
It proves Stanley's family owns the treasure.
Why does Zero become successful at the end?
His perseverance and friendship help him overcome challenges.
What genre is Holes?
Realistic fiction with mystery and adventure.
What lesson can readers learn from Holes?
Kindness and perseverance can overcome difficult circumstances.