Book+Questions

__**Holes Chapters 1-7**__ 1. What is good about being bitten by a rattlesnake or scorpion? What is the worst thing that can happen to you at Camp Green Lake? 2. Do you think there were many birds at the camp? Why or why not? 3. **Theme:** A successful inventor needs intelligence, perseverance, and a little bit of luck. What must one do to demonstrate perseverance? How have you demonstrated perseverance in your own life? 4. **Character:** List at least three things that Stanley, his father, his grandfather, his great grandfather, and his great-great grandfather have in common? Chapter 5 5. **Plot:** Mr. Pendanski tells Stanley there is only one rule at Camp Green Lake. What is the rule? 6. **Character:** Why didn't Stanley tell Mr. Pendanski that he was innocent of the crime he was sent there for? 7. **Plot:** What did Madame Zeroni explain would happen if Elya Yelnats carried the pig up the mountain? How would Elya be able to carry such a heavy item up the mountain? Who else should he carry up the mountain? 8. **Character/Theme:** Why do you think Stanley turned down a ride back with Mr. Pendanski?
 * Chapter 1- Setting**
 * Chapter 3**
 * Chapter 7**

__**Holes Chapters 8-17**__ 1. Considering the diet of the yellow spotted lizard, why does Mr. Sir munch on sunflower seeds? (Chapter 8) 2. Which of the campers is the understood leader? What evidence from the book supports your answer? Why do you think this person is the "leader"? 3. Why do think the campers are getting mad at each other in chapter 17? 4. What advice does Mr. Pendanski give to the boys in Chapter 12? 5. Why is chapter 8 such a short chapter?
 * Character**
 * Plot**
 * Theme**
 * Style**

__**Holes Chapters 18-28**__ 1. Stanley's "heart had hardened as well as his muscles.” This doesn't mean his heart muscles are harder. It means he isn't going to go out of his way to be kind to people. What did Stanley say to Zero in chapter 18 that was a sign of a "hard" heart? 2. Identify the setting (time and place) of the "flashback" in chapters 23, 25, 26 and 28. What two ways is this place different from where Stanley is now? 3. 110 years ago, why did the people of Camp Green Lake see both the doctor and Sam? 4. After the warden punishes Mr. Sir, how does he get even with Stanley? 5. Kate treats Sam differently than most people. How does Kate treat Sam? How do other people treat Sam? Why?
 * Style**
 * Setting**
 * Plot**
 * Theme**

__**Holes Chapters 29-39**__ 1. How did the weather change in Chapter 29? Why do think there was a change? 2. Where does Stanley find Zero after he runs away from camp? Where could this of come from? 3. What is sploosh? 4. Once Stanley reaches the top of the mountain, what does he do? Why do you think this will help him during the rest of the story? 5. Stanley digs holes everyday. Elya Yelnats carried a pig up the mountain everyday. They both gained strength doing these activities. What were these activities suppose to prepare them for?
 * Setting**
 * Plot**
 * Theme**