The Holes

Question 1

What is the name of the main character in “Holes”?

Answer 1

Stanley Yelnats

Question 2

Why does Stanley go to Camp Green Lake?

Answer 2

He is falsely accused of stealing a pair of sneakers.

Question 3

What is the punishment at Camp Green Lake?

Answer 3

The boys are forced to dig holes in the desert.

Question 4

What does Stanley discover while digging his hole?

Answer 4

A gold tube and a lipstick tube with the initials “KB.”

Question 5

Who is the antagonist in the book?

Answer 5

The Warden (also known as “Ms. Walker”).

Question 6

What is the nickname given to Stanley at Camp Green Lake?

Answer 6

“Caveman”

Question 7

Who is Stanley’s closest friend at the camp?

Answer 7

Zero (Hector Zeroni)

Question 8

What is the significance of the yellow-spotted lizards in the book?

Answer 8

They are venomous creatures feared by the boys.

Question 9

What is the curse mentioned in the book?

Answer 9

It originated from Stanley’s great-great-grandfather, Elya Yelnats, breaking a promise to Madame Zeroni.

Question 10

What is the connection between Stanley’s family and Camp Green Lake?

Answer 10

Stanley’s family has a historical connection to the area.

Question 11

What is the secret the boys uncover while digging holes?

Answer 11

They discover a buried treasure.

Question 12

Who is the author of the book within the story?

Answer 12

Charles “Trout” Walker

Question 13

What is the significance of the onions in the book?

Answer 13

Eating onions is believed to bring good luck and break a curse.

Question 14

What happens to Zero when he runs away from the camp?

Answer 14

He gets lost in the desert.

Question 15

How do Stanley and Zero survive in the desert?

Answer 15

They find refuge on God’s Thumb and eat wild onions.

Question 16

What is the truth about Kate Barlow, the outlaw mentioned in the book?

Answer 16

She was a schoolteacher turned outlaw after her love interest, Sam, was killed.

Question 17

Who is Mr. Pendanski in the book?

Answer 17

He is one of the counselors at Camp Green Lake.

Question 18

What is the secret behind the Warden’s obsession with digging holes?

Answer 18

She is searching for the treasure that Kissin’ Kate Barlow buried.

Question 19

What is the significance of the gold tube found by Stanley?

Answer 19

It contains valuable objects that connect to the buried treasure.

Question 20

What happens when Stanley and Zero return to Camp Green Lake?

Answer 20

They find the treasure and expose the truth about the Warden.

Question 21

What does Stanley do with the treasure at the end of the book?

Answer 21

He sends it to his lawyer to clear Zero’s name.

Question 22

How does the author portray the theme of friendship in the book?

Answer 22

Through the growing bond between Stanley and Zero.

Question 23

What is the role of the character X-Ray in the book?

Answer 23

He manipulates the group and plays a significant role in the story’s events.

Question 24

How does the author explore the theme of fate in the book?

Answer 24

Through the interwoven stories and connections between characters.

Question 25

What is the resolution of the book’s main conflict?

Answer 25

Stanley and Zero find the treasure and expose the Warden’s crimes.

Question 26

What is the importance of the setting, Camp Green Lake, in the book?

Answer 26

It provides a harsh and challenging environment that shapes the characters.

Question 27

What is the transformation Stanley undergoes in the book?

Answer 27

He gains physical strength, self-confidence, and a sense of justice.

Question 28

What role does Stanley’s family history play in the book?

Answer 28

It establishes a connection to the curse and the events at Camp Green Lake.

Question 29

How does the author use flashbacks to tell the story in the book?

Answer 29

Flashbacks provide historical context and reveal important details.

Question 30

What is the significance of the camp’s name, Camp Green Lake?

Answer 30

The camp’s name is ironic as there is no lake but rather a dried-up wasteland.