Holes: Who is it?
What is the name of Stanley's dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather?
Elya Yelnats
Using Word Reference, find the correct meaning for the word "figured" as used on page 59.
to conclude, judge, reason, or think
Stanley's great grandfather was rich. What happened to his fortune?
Kissin' Kate Barlow took it.
Who said, "Myra's head is as empty as a flowerpot."
Madame Zeroni
Why is Stanley named Stanley?
It is his first name spelled backwards.
What is Magnet's real name?
José
Using Word Reference, find the correct definition for the word "sprawled" as used on page 43.
to stretch or spread out (the legs) such as when sitting or lying
What is the first thing that Stanley found that he showed to Pendanski?
A fossil.
Who said, "You may go to jail, or you may go to Camp Green Lake?"
The judge
Why is Stanley's family cursed?
His great-great grandfather forgot to help Madame Zeroni up the mountain.
What is the name of the Egyptian woman Stanley's grandfather was supposed to help?
Madame Zeroni
Using Word Reference, find the appropriate definition for the word "staggered" as used on page 36.
to (cause to) walk, move, or stand unsteadily
At the beginning of the book, Mr. Sir says not to worry about his gun. It isn't for shooting the campers. What did he say the gun was for?
Yellow-spotted lizards
Who said, "See, look at the little fishy?"
Armpit
Why did Stanley move up one place in line?
He gave X-Ray the golden tube he found in his hole.
Who did Stanley's great-great grandfather marry?
Sarah Miller
Using Word Reference, find the appropriate definition for "bob" as used on page 37.
to move (something) quickly down and up
X-Ray tells Stanley that his nickname isn't X-Ray because he can see super well. He's actually practically blind. What does he say is the reason behind the nickname?
It's pig latin for Rex.
Who said, "Magnet's never going to be a monkey trainer?"
X-Ray
Why is it better to be bitten by a rattle snake than a yellow-spotted lizard?
You can survive a rattle snake bite. You can't survive a yellow-spotted lizard bite.
Who is always the first one finished digging their hole?
Zero
Using Word Reference, find the appropriate definition for the word "grimaced" as used on page 39.
to make grimaces
Stanley's father is an inventor. To be a good inventor, Stanley says that you need three things. What are they?
Intelligence, perseverance, and just a little bit of luck
Who said, "That's a lot of sunflower seeds?"
Stanley's prison guard
Why did Stanley's great-great grandmother change the words to her husband's song?
To make it rhyme