Character
Who is the main character of the book?
Stanley Yelnats
What is the name of the camp where Stanley goes?
Camp Green Lake
Why is Stanley sent to Camp Green Lake?
For a crime he didn't commit (stealing shoes)
What does "camp" refer to in the title?
A place where boys are sent to dig holes as punishment.
What is one of the main themes of the book?
Friendship and Perseverance
Elya Yelnats
What is the desert location of the camp like?
Hot, dry , and desolate
What was Stanley accused of stealing?
The famous baseball player's shoes (Clyde Livingston's shoes)
What is a "warrant" in the context of the story?
A legal order for arrest or search.
Why is friendship important in Holes?
Friendship helps Stanley and Zero survive and grow.
What is the name of the boy who bullies Stanley at camp?
Derrick Dunne
Where does Stanley's family live at the beginning of the story?
Texas
Who was the person who actually stole the shoes?
It was actually Zero.
What does the word "desolate" mean?
Empty, barren, or uninhabited.
What does the story suggest about justice?
The character's seek justice, but sometimes its not fair.
Who is the camp counselor who is in charge of Stanley and the other boys?
Mr. Pendanski
What was the name of the lake that was once there?
Green Lake
What happens to Stanley's family after the curse?
The curse causes bad luck and poverty for generations.
What is the definition of "curse" in the book?
A harmful spell or bad luck affecting the Yelnats family.
How does the theme of fate play a role in the story?
The Yelnats family's fate is intertwined with their past.
Who is the boy that Stanley meets in the story and is linked to the history of the Yelnats family?
Zero (Hector Zeroni)
Where does Stanley's family believe the curse started?
In Latvia, with Elya Yelnat's bad luck.
How does Stanley feel about his time at Camp Green Lake?
He feels upset but is determined to make the best of it.
What does "prejudiced" mean in the context of the story?
To have unfair or biased opinions about others.
How does perseverance help Stanley in the story?
Stanley continues to dig holes, despite the difficulty.