Comparing the Novel and Film Adaptation of Holes

What is the philosophy of Camp Green Lake?

• To make boys into good boys by making them dig holes.

• To train boys to become athletes.

• To teach boys how to survive in the wild.

• To provide a fun summer camp experience.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

What choice is Stanley given after being convicted?

• Between Camp Green Lake and military school.

• Between Camp Green Lake and house arrest.

• Between Camp Green Lake and community service.

• Between Camp Green Lake and a juvenile detention center.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Stanley find that is significant to the story?

• A lipstick tube with the initials KB.

• A rare coin.

• A mysterious key.

• A treasure map.

Who is Miss Catherine in the story?

• A fellow camper at Camp Green Lake.

• The warden of Camp Green Lake.

• Stanley's mother.

• The town schoolteacher who falls in love with Sam.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the running joke in Stanley's family?

• Blaming the dirty rotten no-good pig-stealing great-great-grandfather.

• Blaming the family dog for everything.

• Blaming the weather for their misfortunes.

• Blaming the family cat for their bad luck.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How is Stanley described in the book?

• As a shy and quiet boy.

• As a tall and athletic boy.

• As a fat kid who is often picked on.

• As a mischievous troublemaker.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main difference in the portrayal of the boys in the book and the movie?

• In the book, they are all enemies, while in the movie, they are friends.

• In the book, they are all friends, while in the movie, they are enemies.

• In the book, they are more menacing, while in the movie, they are more bonded.

• In the book, they are more bonded, while in the movie, they seem more menacing.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Who is the warden looking for buried treasure from?

• Miss Catherine.

• Sam the onion man.

• Stanley's great-great-grandfather.

• Kissin Kate Barlow.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What causes the lake to dry up?

• The death of Sam the onion man.

• A long drought.

• A curse from Madame Zeroni.

• Pollution from the town.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the ultimate fate of Camp Green Lake?

• It is closed down permanently.

• It is turned into a Girl Scouts camp.

• It is turned into a wildlife reserve.

• It becomes a tourist attraction.

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CCSS.RL.5.7

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