Holes Chapter 1-9 Practice Flashcard

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What does Mr. Sir do to stop craving to smoke?

Back

Mr. Sir eats sunflower seeds to help curb his cravings for smoking.

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True or False: Elya Yelnats breaks his promise to Madame Zeroni.

Back

True. Elya Yelnats does break his promise to Madame Zeroni.

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Who is Madame Zeroni?

Back

Madame Zeroni is Elya's friend.

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What makes Stanley Yelnats' name special?

Back

Stanley Yelnats' name is a palindrome; it is the same when spelled forwards and backwards.

Front

What nickname was Stanley given?

Back

Stanley was given the nickname 'Caveman'.

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What is a palindrome?

Back

A palindrome is a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward as forward.

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Why does Elya Yelnats seek Madame Zeroni's help?

Back

Elya seeks Madame Zeroni's help to win the affection of Myra.

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What is the significance of promises in 'Holes'?

Back

Promises play a crucial role in the characters' relationships and their fates.

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How does Stanley's family history affect him?

Back

Stanley's family history is filled with misfortune, which he believes is due to a family curse.

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What does the character of the Warden represent?

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The Warden represents authority and the abuse of power in the story.