Characters and Events in Holes

The transcript describes a day at Camp Green Lake where Stanley and other boys are tasked with digging holes under the supervision of the warden. The warden is looking for something specific, and the boys are organized into teams to dig efficiently. Stanley reflects on the situation, noting the warden's intense supervision and the possibility of hidden cameras. He receives a letter from his mother, which provides a brief respite from the day's labor. The boys face challenges and injuries during their digging, highlighting the harsh conditions at the camp.

What does the warden use to inspect the dirt piles?

• A pitchfork

• A metal detector

• A shovel

• A rake

Who is assigned to take over X-ray's hole?

• Magnet

• Zero

• Stanley

• Zigzag

What is the reward for finding something while digging?

• Extra food

• A new pair of shoes

• A trip to town

• A day off and a double shower

Why does Stanley find the task of shoveling easier than digging?

• He is used to it

• It requires less effort

• He enjoys shoveling

• He is stronger than the others

What does the warden do to ensure the boys don't miss anything?

• She gives them a map

• She hires more workers

• She uses a metal detector

• She supervises closely

What does Stanley receive from his mother?

• A visit

• A package

• A letter

• A phone call

What nursery rhyme does Stanley mention to Zero?

• Humpty Dumpty

• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

• Jack and Jill

• The little old lady who lived in a shoe

What does the warden do when she becomes impatient?

• She reduces their water supply

• She digs with them

• She yells at the boys

• She leaves the site

How does Stanley get injured?

• He falls into a hole

• He is hit by a shovel

• He trips over a rock

• He is bitten by an insect