Holes Skills Quiz

What is the main setting of the first 29 chapters of "Holes" by Louis Sachar?

• A bustling city

• A private boarding school

• A desert camp for juvenile delinquents

• A mysterious island

Who is the protagonist of "Holes"?

• Zero

• Stanley Yelnats

• Mr. Sir

• X-Ray

What is the curse that is believed to be on Stanley's family?

• A curse of bad luck

• A curse of eternal youth

• A curse of poverty

• A curse of invisibility

Why is Stanley sent to Camp Green Lake?

• For stealing shoes

• For getting into a fight

• For hacking into a computer

• For skipping school

What do the boys at Camp Green Lake have to do every day?

• Swim in the lake

• Dig holes

• Plant trees

• Write essays

What is the significance of the name "Zero" in the story?

• It represents his intelligence level.

• It's his favorite number.

• It symbolizes that he is often overlooked.

• It's his rank among the boys at the camp.

What theme is explored through the relationship between Stanley and Zero?

• The importance of wealth

• The impact of family history

• Friendship and loyalty

• The power of education

How does the setting of Camp Green Lake contribute to the mood of the story?

• It creates a sense of adventure.

• It adds to the feeling of isolation and desolation.

• It makes the story feel more romantic.

• It provides a backdrop for comedy.

What inference can be made about why the Warden is so interested in what the boys find while digging?

• She is looking for historical artifacts.

• She is conducting a scientific study.

• She is searching for a specific treasure.

• She enjoys making the boys work hard.

What does the phrase "to carry one's own weight" mean in the context of the story?

• To be physically strong

• To deal with one's own problems

• To dig one's own holes

• To support others emotionally