Holes Chapters 21-28 Test

1. Which boy does Stanley really think has true x-ray vision?

• X-Ray
• Zigzag
• Zero

2. What is the author's purpose in describing the setting of Camp Green Lake in such detail throughout the book?

• To create a sense of mystery
• To emphasize the harsh conditions
• To showcase the luxurious facilities

3. How does the author demonstrate that the characters main impression of Zero is incorrect?

• Zero is described as the fastest digger and tells Mr. Pendanski he likes to dig holes
• Zero doesn't say anything to anyone
• Zero can do math in his head and is a quick learner

4. What was the importance of Stanley finding the fossilized fish?

• It showed that the Warden was looking for something specific
• It added interest to the story
• It added a comedic mood into the story

5. Choose 2 that apply: How do the flashbacks in the story to Green Lake 110 years ago help the reader understand the characters' actions in the present?

• They confuse the reader
• They provide historical context
• They are unrelated to the main plot
• They slow down the pace of the story

6. What word most closely relates to "concoctions" as it is used in the passage in line 15:

• mixtures
• spells
• medicines

7. What inference can you make about Doc Hawthorn based on the text?

• Doc Hawthorn resents Sam
• Doc Hawthorn wants Sam to quit selling his remedies
• Doc Hawthorn believes Sam's products might actually work

8. What inference can you make about Sam the onion man from the passage above?

• He is a good salesman
• He is a witch doctor
• He doesn't like the people of Green Lake

9. What did Sam claim about Mary Lou's health?

• Mary Lou had never been sick in her life.
• Mary Lou's hair grew thicker after using Sam's special ointment.
• Mary Lou's digestion improved after eating plenty of onions.

10. Why did the people of Green Lake get both regular medicine from Doc Hawthorn and onion concoctions from Sam?

• They wanted to compare the effectiveness of the two treatments.
• They were afraid to take chances with their health.
• They believed Doc Hawthorn's medicine was too expensive.