Holes 1-17

Which piece of evidence supports the claim that Stanley's mother does not believe in the curse on their family?

• The first Stanley Yelnats made a fortune in the stock market.

• If it weren't for that, Stanley's family would be living in a mansion in California.

• His stagecoach was robbed by the outlaw Kissin' Kate Barlow

• Stanley's father was also named Stanley

Stanley is lonely. Which piece of evidence may lead you to this conclusion?

• His math teacher, Mrs. Bell, taught ratios

• Kids at his middle school often teased him about his size

• He didn't have any friends at home

• Stanley weighed 3 times as much as the other boy

What does the author mean when he says that "Stanley felt somewhat dazed as the guard unlocked his handcuffs and led him off the bus. He'd been on the bus for over 8 hours?"

• Stanley didn't understand the curse on his family

• Stanley wasn't sure what to expect at Camp Green Lake

• Stanley is still a little overwhelmed and unable to think clearly

• Stanley was confused about why he had to go to Camp Green Lake

Mr. Sir says that campers don't run away from Camp Green Lake. Which piece of evidence DOES NOT support this idea?

• If you want to run away, I'm not going to stop you.

• The camp has the only water for 100 miles

• It's hot and he would probably be eaten by buzzards

• The yellow spotted lizards would get him

Which sentence from Holes best supports the idea that nicknames are important to the boys?

• Stanley stared up at him, terrified.

• My name's not Thee-o-dore... it's Armpit!

• he couldn't for the life of him figure out why anyone would want to be called Armpit

• Maybe it was a term of respect.

Which detail from the text BEST supports the reason why Stanley's family was "cursed?"

• It wasn't until he was sailing across the Atlantic that he remembered his promise to Madame Zeroni

• He wasn't afraid of the curse

• "They both weigh the same," said her father.

• You should leave me and find someone who isn't cursed.

Which piece of evidence supports the idea that "Stanley felt like he was digging his own grave?"

• Stanley was still digging

• He couldn't afford to dawdle

• His cap was stained with blood from his hands

• Sweating was nature's way of keeping you cool

What can we infer about Stanley when he says, "I'm not looking for trouble?"

• Stanley is instigating to cause a fight

• Stanley is not looking for a fight but wants to blend in with the crowd

• Stanley came to Camp Green Lake because he is a bad kid

• Stanley has made bad choice in his life

Which detail from the text supports X-Ray's idea that the second hole is the hardest?

• Every kid in the world wants to dig a great big hole.

• His body still radiated heat

• X-Ray and Armpit had come to his rescue

• You're hurting before you even get started

Which detail DOES NOT prove that Stanley learned after digging the first hole?

• He learned to wait until he saw the truck, before drinking the last drop.

• Once the sun rose, he would have to put his hat back on his head.

• After an hour or so, his sore muscles seemed to loosen up a little bit.

• As he dug, he was carful to dump the dirt far away from the hole.