Holes by Louis Sachar: Key Concepts

The video summarizes 'Holes' by Louis Sachar, focusing on Stanley Yelnats' time at Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center where boys dig holes daily. Stanley's family is cursed due to his ancestor's broken promise to Madame Zeroni. At camp, Stanley befriends Zero, and they uncover the Warden's secret treasure hunt. The story intertwines past and present, revealing the history of Green Lake and the outlaw Kate Barlow. Stanley and Zero eventually find the treasure, lifting the family curse. The video also provides a brief biography of the author, Louis Sachar.

What is the main activity the boys at Camp Green Lake are required to do?

• Play sports

• Cook meals

• Read books

• Dig holes

Why was Stanley Yelnats sent to Camp Green Lake?

• He stole a car

• He failed school

• He ran away from home

• He was wrongly accused of stealing shoes

What is the supposed reason for the Yelnats family curse?

• A stolen pig

• A broken mirror

• A lost treasure

• A forgotten promise

Who is the first person Stanley meets at Camp Green Lake?

• X-Ray

• Zero

• The Warden

• Mr. Sir

What does Stanley find on his second day of digging?

• A map

• A gold coin

• A fish fossil

• A metal tube

What does X-Ray ask Stanley to do with anything he finds?

• Hide it

• Keep it

• Give it to him

• Show it to the Warden

What does the Warden use to make her nail polish?

• Ink

• Paint

• Berry juice

• Snake venom

What does Zero ask Stanley to teach him?

• How to play baseball

• How to cook

• How to read

• How to dig faster

What do Stanley and Zero find at God's Thumb?

• A treasure chest

• A water source

• A map

• A hidden cave

What is revealed about Zero's real name?

• Hector Zeroni

• Henry Zane

• Howard Zeller

• Harry Zane