Characters
Who is the main character of Holes?
Stanley Yelnats
Where does most of the story take place?
Camp Green Lake
Why is Stanley sent to Camp Green Lake?
He was accused of stealing trainers
What do onions symbolize in the story?
Health and survival.
What does "cursed" mean?
(A bad fate that follows a person.)
What is the name of the boy who is called "Zero"?
Hector Zeroni
What do the boys have to do every day at Camp Green Lake?
Dig Holes
What does Stanley find while digging that he gives to X-Ray?
Gold tube with K.B etched into it
What does "justice" mean in Holes?
Fair treatment and the right outcome.
What is a "warden"?
(A person in charge of a prison or camp.)
What is Mr. Sir’s job at Camp Green Lake?
Camp officer / Warden's assistant
Why is the lake at Camp Green Lake dry?
Has not rained for 100 years
What happens when Zero helps Stanley dig his hole?
Mr. Pendanski insults him, and Zero hits him with a shovel.
Why is Stanley’s last name “Yelnats” special?
It’s "Stanley" spelled backward.
What does "perseverance" mean?
(Not giving up even when things are hard.)
What nickname does Theodore have?
Armpit
What do the campers get if they find something interesting while digging?
they get the rest of the day off
Why does Zero run away from Camp Green Lake?
He gets angry after being mocked for not knowing how to read.
What does the Warden wear on her nails?
Snake venom nail polish.
What does "abandon" mean?
(To leave someone or something behind.)
What does X-Ray tell Stanley to do if he finds anything while digging?
Give it to him, so he can take the day off.
What happens if a camper is bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard?
they will die
What does Stanley decide to do after Zero runs away?
He plans to go after him.
What do the holes symbolize?
Hardship, but also discovery and truth.
What does "paranoid" mean?
To be afraid of something/someone without reason.