Characters
Who is the main character of Holes?
Stanley Yelnats
Where does Holes take place?
Camp Green Lake
Why is Stanley sent to Camp Green Lake?
He was accused of stealing sneakers.
What does "forlorn" mean?
Hopeless
What does Stanley’s last name spell backward?
Stanley Yelnats
What nickname do the boys give Stanley?
Caveman
What is missing from Camp Green Lake that makes it hard to live there?
Water
Whose sneakers did Stanley supposedly steal?
Clyde Livingston’s
What does “perseverance” mean?
Not giving up
What happens every time Stanley’s family tries to improve their luck?
Something always goes wrong because of the family curse.
Who is the strict leader of the camp?
The Warden
What deadly animal can you die from at Camp Green lake?
Yellow-spotted lizard
What do the boys find while digging holes?
Fossils, objects, and sometimes nothing
What is a “warden”?
A person in charge of a prison or camp
What are the three things Stanley's father needs for the success of his business?
Intelligence, perseverance, and a little bit of luck
Who is Mr. Pendanski?
The counselor at Camp Green Lake
Why are the boys digging holes every day?
They are told it is for building character, but really they are looking for something.
What does Stanley find that interests the Warden?
A gold tube with the initials KB
What does the word "preposterous" mean?
Foolish, ridiculous
What bad luck happened to Stanley’s great-grandfather?
He was robbed by Kissin’ Kate Barlow.
Which character seems weak at first but is actually the fastest digger?
Zero
What used to be at Camp Green Lake a long time ago?
A lake
What is Stanley’s family curse?
Bad luck because of his great-great-grandfather
What is a “juvenile detention center”?
A place where young people go when they break the law.
What invention is Stanley’s father working on?
A way to recycle old sneakers.