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1
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What is the name of the protagonist in ‘Holes’?

A

Stanley Yelnats

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What is the name of the camp where Stanley is sent?

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Camp Green Lake

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True or False: Camp Green Lake is a real lake.

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False

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What do the boys at Camp Green Lake have to do every day?

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Dig holes

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Fill in the blank: Stanley’s family has a history of ______.

A

bad luck

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Who is the leader of the boys at Camp Green Lake?

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Zero (Hector Zeroni)

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What item does Stanley find in one of the holes?

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A gold lipstick tube

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What curse does Stanley’s family believe they are under?

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The curse of the Yelnats family

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What is the reason for the boys digging holes at Camp Green Lake?

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To build character

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Who is the warden of Camp Green Lake?

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The Warden

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True or False: The Warden is interested in finding treasure.

A

True

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12
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What does Zero want to learn from Stanley?

A

How to read

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What is the significance of the name ‘Holes’?

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It refers to the physical holes dug by the boys and the metaphorical holes in their lives.

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What happens to Stanley’s family during the story?

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They experience a change in fortune.

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15
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What is the relationship between Stanley and Zero?

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They become friends and support each other.

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Fill in the blank: The story alternates between the present and ______.

A

Stanley’s ancestors’ history

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What is the name of the lizard that the Warden uses to intimidate the boys?

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The Yellow-Spotted Lizard

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True or False: Stanley eventually runs away from Camp Green Lake.

A

False

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What does Stanley’s family discover at the end of the story?

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The truth about their family history and the curse.

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20
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What does the treasure represent in ‘Holes’?

A

Redemption and the breaking of the family curse.

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21
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Who is Kissin’ Kate Barlow?

A

A famous outlaw and part of Stanley’s ancestral story.

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What does Zero do after he runs away from Camp Green Lake?

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He survives in the wild and later reunites with Stanley.

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23
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What does Stanley’s discovery of the treasure lead to?

A

The closure of Camp Green Lake.

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Fill in the blank: The boys are supposed to dig holes that are ______ feet deep.

A

five

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What does the Warden do to maintain control over the boys?

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She uses fear and intimidation.

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26
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What is the main theme of ‘Holes’?

A

Friendship, fate, and the importance of history.

27
Q

Who helps Stanley escape the harsh conditions of Camp Green Lake?

A

Zero

28
Q

True or False: The story of ‘Holes’ has a linear narrative.

A

False

29
Q

What does the phrase ‘You dig?’ signify in the story?

A

It signifies understanding or agreement.

30
Q

What does the character of the Warden symbolize?

A

Greed and corruption.

31
Q

What does the ending of ‘Holes’ signify for Stanley and Zero?

A

A new beginning and the end of their struggles.

32
Q

Fill in the blank: The story emphasizes the importance of ______ in overcoming challenges.

A

friendship

33
Q

What is the name of the protagonist in ‘Holes’?

A

Stanley Yelnats

34
Q

What is the name of the camp where Stanley is sent?

A

Camp Green Lake

35
Q

True or False: Camp Green Lake is a real lake.

A

False

36
Q

What do the boys at Camp Green Lake have to do every day?

A

Dig holes

37
Q

Fill in the blank: Stanley’s family has a history of ______.

A

bad luck

38
Q

Who is the leader of the boys at Camp Green Lake?

A

Zero (Hector Zeroni)

39
Q

What item does Stanley find in one of the holes?

A

A gold lipstick tube

40
Q

What curse does Stanley’s family believe they are under?

A

The curse of the Yelnats family

41
Q

What is the reason for the boys digging holes at Camp Green Lake?

A

To build character

42
Q

Who is the warden of Camp Green Lake?

A

The Warden

43
Q

True or False: The Warden is interested in finding treasure.

A

True

44
Q

What does Zero want to learn from Stanley?

A

How to read

45
Q

What is the significance of the name ‘Holes’?

A

It refers to the physical holes dug by the boys and the metaphorical holes in their lives.

46
Q

What happens to Stanley’s family during the story?

A

They experience a change in fortune.

47
Q

What is the relationship between Stanley and Zero?

A

They become friends and support each other.

48
Q

Fill in the blank: The story alternates between the present and ______.

A

Stanley’s ancestors’ history

49
Q

What is the name of the lizard that the Warden uses to intimidate the boys?

A

The Yellow-Spotted Lizard

50
Q

True or False: Stanley eventually runs away from Camp Green Lake.

A

False

51
Q

What does Stanley’s family discover at the end of the story?

A

The truth about their family history and the curse.

52
Q

What does the treasure represent in ‘Holes’?

A

Redemption and the breaking of the family curse.

53
Q

Who is Kissin’ Kate Barlow?

A

A famous outlaw and part of Stanley’s ancestral story.

54
Q

What does Zero do after he runs away from Camp Green Lake?

A

He survives in the wild and later reunites with Stanley.

55
Q

What does Stanley’s discovery of the treasure lead to?

A

The closure of Camp Green Lake.

56
Q

Fill in the blank: The boys are supposed to dig holes that are ______ feet deep.

A

five

57
Q

What does the Warden do to maintain control over the boys?

A

She uses fear and intimidation.

58
Q

What is the main theme of ‘Holes’?

A

Friendship, fate, and the importance of history.

59
Q

Who helps Stanley escape the harsh conditions of Camp Green Lake?

A

Zero

60
Q

True or False: The story of ‘Holes’ has a linear narrative.

A

False

61
Q

What does the phrase ‘You dig?’ signify in the story?

A

It signifies understanding or agreement.

62
Q

What does the character of the Warden symbolize?

A

Greed and corruption.

63
Q

What does the ending of ‘Holes’ signify for Stanley and Zero?

A

A new beginning and the end of their struggles.

64
Q

Fill in the blank: The story emphasizes the importance of ______ in overcoming challenges.

A

friendship

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