Characters and Events in Holes

The transcript describes a day at Camp Green Lake, focusing on Zigzag's claimed birthday and the ensuing conflicts. Stanley calculates his time at camp and digs his 45th hole. Tensions rise as Zigzag confronts Stanley, leading to a physical altercation. Zero defends Stanley, resulting in the warden's intervention. The warden ends Zero's reading lessons, prompting Zero to rebel and leave camp.

What does Zigzag claim to justify cutting in line?

• He has a special task

• He is in a hurry

• He is feeling sick

• It's his birthday

How many days has Stanley been at Camp Green Lake?

• 60 days

• 24 days

• 46 days

• 30 days

What does Zigzag offer Stanley in exchange for digging his hole?

• A new shovel

• A cookie

• An extra juice

• A day off

What does Mr. Pendanski suggest Stanley should do to Zigzag?

• Report him

• Apologize to him

• Hit him back

• Ignore him

Who intervenes to stop Zigzag from attacking Stanley?

• Zero

• The Warden

• X-Ray

• Mr. Pendanski

What does the warden decide about Stanley and Zero's reading lessons?

• To encourage them

• To stop them

• To supervise them

• To reward them

What action does Zero take against Mr. Pendanski?

• He attacks him

• He runs away

• He ignores him

• He apologizes

What is the warden's plan for Zero after he escapes?

• To ignore him

• To search for him

• To withhold water

• To call the police