Comprehension Questions on Holes

What does the word “comprehend” mean in the sentence, “He felt as if he was walking in a dream, not quite able to comprehend what was going on around him”?

• Ignore

• Understand

• Enjoy

• Imagine

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CCSS.L.4.4A

In the story, why are the boys digging holes at Camp Green Lake?

• To build strength

• As punishment for misbehaving

• To find a hidden treasure

• To prepare the land for farming

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the main setting of Holes?

• A crowded city

• A prison

• Camp Green Lake in a Texas desert

• A school

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CCSS.RL.4.3

Which word best describes Ms. Morengo’s personality based on the passage?

• Unfriendly

• Supportive

• Shy

• Strict

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

Why did Stanley’s lawyer, Ms. Morengo, come to Camp Green Lake?

• To check on the boys

• To release Stanley from camp

• To talk to the Warden

• To bring supplies for the boys

What can the reader infer about the Warden when she says to Zero, “You can’t even read”?

• She cares about Zero’s education.

• She’s worried about Zero’s future.

• She’s trying to make Zero feel bad

• She wants Zero to stay at camp.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

What does Stanley’s refusal to leave without Zero show about their friendship?

• Stanley doesn’t want to leave Camp Green Lake.

• Stanley cares about Zero’s safety

• Stanley is afraid to go home alone.

• Stanley doesn’t know Zero well enough to leave him.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

Why does Stanley feel like he is “walking in a dream” in this scene?

• He is tired and confused

• He doesn’t want to leave Camp Green Lake.

• He doesn’t understand what’s happening.

• He is unsure if his lawyer is trustworthy.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

How does the Attorney General view the Warden’s actions by the end of the passage?

• He supports her authority.

• He doubts her honesty

• He thinks she has treated the boys fairly.

• He feels she is kind and respectful.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

What can the reader infer about the Warden’s interest in the suitcase?

• She believes Stanley stole it.

• She knows it might have valuable contents

• She wants to help Stanley carry it.

• She thinks it contains dangerous items.

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CCSS.RL.4.1