Holes Whole Book Test

What did Madame Zeroni tell Elya will happen if he doesn't take her up the mountain?

• He will die.

• He will be cursed and so will his family for generations.

• He will sink while going to America.

• Nothing will happen to him.

Why do the yellow-spotted lizards not bite Stanley and Zero?

• They smell like strawberries.

• They like the two boys.

• They smell like onions.

• They want to torture them.

Why was Stanley glad that the other boys called him "Caveman"?

• The name makes him feel tough.

• He feels like he lives in a cave.

• It means the guys accept him now.

• It's better than being called "Barf Bag."

When Stanley found the 2nd item, what did he do with it?

• He showed it to Mr. Sir

• He showed it to Mom

• He gave it to X-Ray

• He decided he'd take it to the Warden.

Who stole Mr. Sir's sunflower seeds?

• Stanely

• Zero

• X-Ray

• Magnet

What did Stanley witness the Warden do?

• He witnessed her stealing sunflower seeds.

• He witnessed her hitting Mr. Pendanski.

• He witnessed her saying something illegal.

• He witnessed her scratching Mr. Sir with her fingernails.

What did Mr. Sir do to get even with Stanley?

• He spit on Stanley.

• He scratched Stanley's face.

• He wrote to Stanley's mom & made up lies about Stanley.

• He poured all Stanley's water onto the ground.

What did Stanley learn about Zero?

• Zero is related to him.

• Zero can't read.

• Zero has never smiled.

• Zero found a fossil, too.

What is the real reason the boys have to dig?

• They are digging to find something for the adults.

• Digging is actually kind of fun.

• Digging builds character.

• Digging can make you rich.

Which phrase best describes Stanley?

• an overweight middle-schooler

• a skinny high school student

• a dishonest thief

• an all-star tennis player