Characters
Who is the main character of Holes?
Stanley Yelnats
What kind of camp is Camp Green Lake?
juvenile detention center
What is ironic about the name “Camp Green Lake”?
there is no lake or anything green
What is the name of Stanley’s “no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing” great-great-grandfather?
Elya Yelnats
What does the act of digging holes symbolize?
searching for truth or personal growth
What crime was Stanley accused of committing?
stealing Clyde Livingston’s sneakers
What are the boys forced to do every day?
dig holes
Who runs Camp Green Lake?
the Warden
What favor did Elya fail to do for Madame Zeroni?
carry her up the mountain
one major theme of the novel
justice or friendship
Who is Zero’s real name?
Hector Zeroni
What was hidden in the suitcase that Stanley and Zero found?
treasure/money that belonged to Stanley’s great-grandfather
What does the Warden use on her fingernails to punish the boys?
rattlesnake venom
Who was Kate Barlow before she became an outlaw?
a schoolteacher
How does fate play a role in Holes?
characters’ lives are connected through history and destiny
Which character is known for saying, “I can fix that”?
Sam
What happens to Stanley’s luck after he carries Zero up the mountain?
family curse is broken
Name two counselors or staff members at Camp Green Lake.
Mr. Sir and Mr. Pendanski
Why did Kate Barlow become an outlaw?
Sam was killed and her schoolhouse was burned down
symbolizes the breaking of the family curse
carrying Zero up the mountain and singing the song
What is the connection between Zero and the Yelnats family?
Zero is a descendant of Madame Zeroni, who cursed the Yelnats family
What do onions symbolize in the novel?
healing or protection
Why does the Warden want the boys to dig holes?
she’s searching for hidden treasure
How are the flashbacks important to understanding the present-day story?
they show how the past connects to the characters and events at Camp Green Lake
How does Holes explore the idea of justice?
showing how characters are wrongfully punished but eventually find redemption