Character Interactions in Holes

Stanley returns to his hole, reflecting on his situation and the story of his great-grandfather. He encounters a rattlesnake but is unharmed. Zero helps Stanley by digging his hole, and Stanley offers to teach Zero to read. As they work together, Stanley realizes the significance of a lipstick tube, connecting it to the outlaw Kate Barlow.

What does Stanley think about while walking back to his hole?

• The other boys' progress

• His family's history

• The warden's instructions

• His great-grandfather's survival story

How does Stanley react to the rattlesnake?

• He steps on it

• He runs away immediately

• He tries to catch it

• He ignores it

Who helped Stanley with his hole?

• Armpit

• Zero

• X-Ray

• Magnet

Why does Zero help Stanley with his hole?

• He wants sunflower seeds

• He likes digging

• He knows Stanley didn't steal the seeds

• He was told to help

What does Stanley offer to teach Zero?

• How to play a game

• How to cook

• How to read

• How to dig faster

What is Zero's initial reaction to learning the alphabet?

• He is confused

• He is eager

• He is defiant

• He is uninterested

How many letters does Zero plan to learn each day?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

What does Zero offer in exchange for learning to read?

• To help with chores

• To share his food

• To teach Stanley math

• To dig part of Stanley's hole

What realization does Stanley have about the lipstick tube?

• It belonged to his mother

• It belonged to Kate Barlow

• It is a clue to treasure

• It was used by the warden

What does Stanley consider about the deal with Zero?

• X-Ray might not like it

• It's unfair to Zero

• It won't help him

• It's too much work