Characters
Who is the main character in Holes? (first and last name)
Stanley Yelnats
What do the boys have to do every day at Camp Green Lake?
Who actually stole the shoes Stanley was blamed for?
Zero
Who was Kissin’ Kate Barlow?
A school teacher turned outlaw
What does the Warden put in her nail polish?
Rattlesnake venom
What is the nickname of Stanley’s best friend at camp?
Zero
Why do the boys dig holes, according to the camp rules?
To build character
What do Stanley and Zero find while running away from camp?
An old boat and jars of sploosh
Who did Kate Barlow fall in love with?
Sam, the onion seller
Why is the Warden obsessed with the boys digging holes?
She’s looking for buried treasure
What is Mr. Pendanski’s role at Camp Green Lake?
Counselor
What nickname do the boys call Mr Pendanski?
Mom
What is the name of the mountain Stanley and Zero climb?
Big Thumb
What did Sam’s onions supposedly cure?
Everything
How is the Warden related to the history of Camp Green Lake?
Her family owned the land and has searched for Kate Barlow’s treasure for generations
What crime is Stanley accused of committing?
Stealing shoes
What do you do if you find something interesting while digging?
You have to give it to the Warden
What does Stanley discover in the hole that changes everything?
A suitcase with his names on it
Why was Sam killed?
He kissed Kate Barlow
How does the Warden react when Stanley and Zero find the suitcase?
She tries to take it from them and lies
What is the real name of the Warden?
Ms. Walker
What dangerous creatures live in the holes?
Yellow Spotted Lizards
Why is the suitcase important?
It has treasure and proves Stanleys innocence
How does the story of Elya Yelnats and the pig tie into the events at Camp Green Lake?
Elya’s broken promise led to a family curse that affected Stanley's luck for generations
What happens to the Warden at the end of the book?
She loses the camp, and it is shut down by authorities