Characters and Events in Holes

Stanley Yelnats is sent to Camp Green Lake for a crime he didn't commit. The camp has a dark history linked to an outlaw, Kissin' Kate Barlow. Stanley befriends Zero, and together they uncover a treasure that changes their lives. The camp is shut down, and Stanley's family curse is lifted.

Why was Stanley Yelnats sent to Camp Green Lake?

• He failed his school exams.

• He ran away from home.

• He was wrongly accused of stealing shoes.

• He was caught stealing a car.

What caused Stanley's family to have bad luck?

• A black cat crossing their path.

• A curse from not fulfilling a promise.

• A broken mirror.

• Losing a family heirloom.

What happened to Camp Green Lake after Kissin’ Kate Barlow's rise?

• It became a popular tourist spot.

• It was turned into a shopping mall.

• The lake dried up and the community disbanded.

• It became a wildlife sanctuary.

What nickname does Stanley earn at the camp?

• Zero

• X-ray

• Magnet

• Caveman

What does Stanley find that leads to a day off for X-Ray?

• A golden metal tube

• A diamond ring

• A rare coin

• An old map

Why do the other boys become jealous of Stanley?

• He gets extra food.

• He finds a hidden treasure.

• He doesn't have to dig.

• He receives special treatment from the Warden.

What does Zero call the preserved peaches he eats?

• Slush

• Mush

• Gloop

• Sploosh

What does Stanley do to help Zero when he gets sick?

• Gives him medicine

• Carries him up the mountain

• Finds a doctor

• Gives him more sploosh

What do Stanley and Zero find when they dig at the camp?

• A buried time capsule

• A secret passage

• A treasure chest

• A hidden tunnel

Why does the Warden want the chest from Stanley and Zero?

• It is believed to contain a family fortune.

• It contains valuable jewels.

• It is filled with gold coins.

• It has a map to more treasure.