Holes Review

What does the term 'cursed' mean in the context of the story?

• Being blessed with good fortune due to a family legacy.

• Being doomed to suffer misfortune due to a family legacy.

• Having the ability to change one's fate at will.

• Being favored by supernatural forces.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the significance of the shovel in the story?

• It symbolizes Stanley's connection to his family.

• It represents the hard work and effort Stanley must put in to change his fate.

• It is a tool for digging up treasure.

• It signifies the burden of his past mistakes.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What did Madame Zeroni warn Elya about if he didn't take her up the mountain?

• He would become very wealthy and powerful.

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

• He would lose all his friends and family.

• He would never find true love.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What lesson does Stanley learn throughout the story?

• The importance of friendship, perseverance, and taking responsibility for one's actions.

• The value of wealth and material possessions.

• The significance of winning at all costs.

• The necessity of avoiding challenges and risks.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the mountain symbolize in the story?

• A source of beauty and tranquility.

• A representation of wealth and power.

• Challenges and the journey to overcome obstacles.

• A barrier to communication and connection.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does Stanley's family history affect his life?

• It brings him good fortune and success.

• It has no impact on his life.

• It brings him bad luck and challenges.

• It makes him a popular figure in his community.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who was at the Yelnats' party with Zero?

• Zero's mother was at the Yelnats' party.

• Zero's father was at the Yelnats' party.

• The Warden was at the Yelnats' party.

• Stanley was at the Yelnats' party.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the main theme of 'Holes'?

• The importance of friendship and loyalty.

• The idea that our past actions can shape our future.

• The struggle for survival in harsh conditions.

• The quest for treasure and adventure.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What role does Madame Zeroni play in the story?

• Madame Zeroni is a key character who represents the connection between past actions and present consequences.

• Madame Zeroni is a minor character who has no significant impact on the plot.

• Madame Zeroni is the antagonist who opposes the main character throughout the story.

• Madame Zeroni is a mythical figure who only appears in dreams.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why was Stanley cursed?

• Because he stole a pig himself.

• Because of his no good dirty rotten pig stealing great great grandfather.

• Because he broke a family heirloom.

• Because he was unkind to animals.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9