Holes Notes Review Game (cont).

Story & Structure

100

In what decade is Holes set?

1990s

200

In what year was Holes published?

1998

300

Holes blends two timelines. Name one way the past influences Stanley’s present.

The curse from his great-great-grandfather affects his bad luck and why he ends up at Camp Green Lake

400

Name one of the story’s core themes shown through the two timelines.

Historical impact on present / breaking cycles

500

What does the harsh desert setting symbolize in relation to the story structure?

 It mirrors the characters’ internal struggles and the journey toward redemption across both timelines.