Holes Chapters 1 - 10

Front

What is a good rule to remember about rattlesnakes and scorpions?

Back

If you don't bother them, they won't bother you.

Front

What do the boys do when they finish digging their holes?

Back

They spit in it.

Front

What did Stanley find while digging his hole?

Back

A fossilized rock.

Front

How big does the hole that Stanley digs need to be?

Back

The hole needs to be as long and as wide as his shovel.

Front

How did Elya bring on the curse?

Back

He didn't carry Madame Zeroni up the hill.

Front

What is the significance of Camp Green Lake?

Back

It is a juvenile detention center where boys are sent to dig holes as a form of punishment.

Front

What does digging holes symbolize in the story?

Back

It symbolizes hard work, punishment, and the search for redemption.

Front

Who is the main character in the story?

Back

Stanley Yelnats.

Front

What is the curse that affects Stanley's family?

Back

The curse is that they have bad luck because Elya Yelnats did not fulfill his promise to Madame Zeroni.

Front

What is the relationship between Stanley and his family?

Back

Stanley feels misunderstood and believes his family has a history of bad luck.