Campers
What is Zero's real name?
Hector Zeroni
What is the name of Sam's mule & boat?
Mary Lou
What does Jose aka Magnet steal from Mr. Sir?
His sunflower seeds
Stanley Yelnats IV, is sent to a juvenile detention camp, for supposedly stealing?
A pair of sneakers
The name of the facility that Stanley is sent too?
Camp Green Lake
It was wonderful to hear from you. Your letter made me feel like one of the other moms who can afford to send their kids to summer camp.
Tiffany Yelnats
Mrs. Yelnats
Stanley's Mother
Do you believe that the novel explores fate, destiny, and coincidence?
Yes - Stanley initially believes he is cursed, but he learns that his actions (free will) can change his destiny. The story highlights how seemingly random events—such as shoes falling from the sky—are actually connected by a larger fate that reunites the Yelnats and Zeroni families.
If a boy finds something interesting, they are allowed the day off?
True
What is Rex Washburn nickname?
X-Ray
Who was the owner of the item that Stanley supposedly stole?
Clyde "Sweet Feet" Livingston
What item does Stanley give away?
A small gold tube with a heart engraved on it. Inside the heart the initials KB are engraved.
How are yellow-spotted lizard described?
they are extremely deadly, with red-rimmed eyes and black teeth.
In which state is the facility located?
Texas
"This isn't a Girl Scout camp."
Mr. Sir
What does the novel highlight about true friendship verse exploitation?
The benefits of forming solid friendships are clearly shown in Holes. Stanley and Zero's friendship lead to their mutual survival and wealth. Even though he is still facing adversity, once Stanley is secure in Zero's friendship he feels happier than he has ever felt in his life. False friends who are only friendly when they are getting something they want, like X-Ray, are shown to be dangerous. Once X-Ray stops getting benefits out of his friendship with Stanley, he becomes hostile towards him.
Myra chooses to marry Igor Barkov over Elya Yelnats?
False - she cannot make a decision between the 2 men and to solver her dilemma, she asks Elya and Igor to choose a number between 1 & 10. Elya refuses to take part in the game.
Who replaces Zero after he runs away?
Brian aka Twitch
Who is Derrick Dunne?
Stanley's middle school bully
What unique substance does the Warden use to paint her finger nails?
Red nail polish mixed with rattlesnake venom
EXACTLY how long were the showers the boys were able to take?
4 minutes
What is the name of the rock formation in the mountains several miles away from the camp?
God's Thumb
"How’d you like to take a ride on my new boat this Saturday?"
Charles Walker or Trout Walker
Cruelty abounds at Camp Green Lake, and its destructive results, how does the novel illustrate cruelty?
The cruelty that Sam and Kate face in the town of Green Lake pushed Kate to become cruel herself and kill and rob people. When the Warden is cruel to Mr. Sir, he reacts by punishing Stanley. When Zero, normally a calm boy, is pushed past his limit by Mr. Pendanski's taunting, he reacts with violence, slamming his shovel into Mr. Pendanski's face. Cruelty is something that one person can cause in another and a cycle of violence and cruelty is shown to pass through many decades and several generations at Green Lake.
There are only 2 tress at Camp Green Lake?
True
Who was the one who hit Stanley with a shovel?
Ricky aka Zig Zag
What is the name of Stanley's lawyer?
Ms. Carla Morengo
Stanley found what item while digging his first hole?
A fish fossil
How long was Stanley originally sentence?
18-months
Where does everyone first observe Clyde Livingston's endorsement of Sploosh?
At the Yelnats' Superbowl Party
"it smells like puke from a mule been ruminating on asparagus for two weeks."
Mr. Pendanski
What do onions symbolize?
Onions symbolize a positive and healing factor in the novel. Sam, a character of good will and intelligence, loves onions and helps to cure sick people with the onion remedies that he makes. The onions allow Stanley and Zero to regain their health and rest before attempting to break free of the oppression of Camp Green Lake. The onions also help Stanley and Zero avoid bites from the deadly yellow- spotted lizards that frequent Camp Green Lake.
Alan aka Squid, deliberately stepped on a rattlesnake so that it would bite him in order to be hospitalized?
False - Lewis aka Barf Bag
Who was arrested and sent to Camp Green Lake at the age of 14 for beating up two older boys at a movie theatre, over a bucket of popcorn?
Theodore Johnson aka Armpit
Not long after immigrating to the United States, Elya Yelnats marries?
Sarah Miller
In a fit of rage, what does the Warden jab Armpit with with when he returns from using the bathroom?
a pitchfork
How long has X-ray been at the facility?
1 year
Where do the counselor sleep at night?
F-Tent
"Hey. Maybe it'll rain for 40 days and 40 nights, like it did in The Bible."
Jose aka Magnet
What is so significant about the lullaby?
The melancholy lullaby speaks of a woodpecker and wolf who are hungry, lonely, and struggling to survive. The lullaby represents the shared journeys and struggles of humanity across many different eras. Throughout most of the book, the song reflects the somber circumstances of numerous characters who have been mistreated or have faced terrible obstacles.
The color of the X's on the sneakers were red & white?
False - only red
When Stanley first arrives at the facility, what is the line order for water?
1. X-Ray
2. Armpit
3. Squid
4. Zig Zag
5. Magnet
6. Zero
7. Stanley
Who uses Sam's cream to cure his balding?
Doc Hawthorn
One afternoon, three men come to Sam and ask for some of his ________________?
"lizard juice" – they're going rattlesnake hunting in the morning, and they know that Sam's juice will keep the lizards away.
Where was Stanley's great-great-grandfather from?
a small village in Latvia
What television show does Stanley ask Zero if he's ever watched?
Sesame Street
"Are you a mole or a worm?"
Alan aka Squid
Did you enjoy the book?
Why or why not?
Kissin' Kate Barlow stole Elya Yelnats treasure when he was moving from New York to California?
False - it was Stanley Yelnats I treasure.