Holes

Which character does Stanley identify with the most?

• Xray

• Zero

• Sam

• Trout

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What was the author's purpose in giving the characters nicknames like Zero, Kissin Kate Barlow, and Trout?

• they were their real names

• to persuade us that they lived in the country

• to tell us about the characters

• to entertain readers

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the setting?

• Green Lake

• RAMS Elementary

• My neighbor's house

• At walmart

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who is the protagonist of the story 'Holes'?

• Henry Warden

• Zero

• Stanley Yelnats

• Kate Barlow

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What inference can be made about the character of Stanley Yelnats based on his actions in the story?

• Lazy and unmotivated

• Easily discouraged

• Impulsive and reckless

• Resilient and determined

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the author use figurative language to describe the harsh conditions at Camp Green Lake?

• The author uses figurative language to describe the conditions as pleasant and comfortable

• The author uses figurative language to describe the conditions as unpredictable and ever-changing

• The author uses literal descriptions without any figurative language

• The author uses figurative language such as describing the heat as 'the kind of heat that makes people crazy' and the dryness as 'the kind of dry that soaks up water before it can hit the ground'.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

How does the author use flashbacks to enhance the plot of 'Holes'?

• The author uses flashbacks in 'Holes' to slow down the pace of the story and bore the readers.

• The author uses flashbacks in 'Holes' to confuse the readers with unnecessary details.

• The author uses flashbacks in 'Holes' to provide background information about the characters and events that are crucial to understanding the main plot.

• Flashbacks in 'Holes' are used to introduce new characters that have no relevance to the main plot.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Analyze the significance of the yellow-spotted lizards in the story 'Holes'.

• The yellow-spotted lizards symbolize the consequences of bad choices and the harsh reality of the camp.

• The yellow-spotted lizards are a figment of the characters' imagination

• The yellow-spotted lizards represent the camp's mascot

• The yellow-spotted lizards are friendly creatures that help the characters

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does the author's use of multiple storylines contribute to the overall structure of 'Holes'?

• The multiple storylines confuse readers and make it difficult to follow the plot.

• The multiple storylines distract from the main narrative and disrupt the flow of the story.

• The multiple storylines add complexity and richness to the narrative, enhancing the reader's understanding and engagement with the story.

• The multiple storylines create unnecessary filler content that detracts from the overall message of the book.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the resolution of 'Holes' tie together the various themes explored throughout the story?

• The resolution of 'Holes' ties together the various themes by focusing solely on the physical setting of the story

• The resolution of 'Holes' ties together the various themes by leaving major plot points unresolved

• The resolution of 'Holes' ties together the various themes by revealing the interconnectedness of past events, the importance of friendship and loyalty, and the idea of redemption through forgiveness and second chances.

• The resolution of 'Holes' ties together the various themes by introducing new characters unrelated to the main plot

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9