Learning and Friendship in Holes

Stanley finishes digging and receives unexpected help from Zero. They discuss the sunflower seeds incident, and Stanley offers to teach Zero to read. As they work through the alphabet, Zero shows surprising math skills. They agree on a deal where Zero helps dig in exchange for reading lessons. Stanley later reflects on the deal and recalls a lipstick tube linked to Kate Barlow.

What does Stanley do after finishing his work?

• He reads a book

• He eats lunch

• He showers and changes clothes

• He takes a nap

Why does Stanley think Zero helps him dig holes?

• Zero wants to be friends

• Zero likes digging

• Zero is bored

• Zero wants sunflower seeds

What does Zero say about the sunflower seeds?

• He stole them

• X-Ray stole them

• Stanley stole them

• Neither of them stole them

What does Stanley offer to teach Zero?

• How to cook

• How to read

• How to dig faster

• How to play chess

What does Zero struggle with initially?

• Understanding math

• Memorizing the alphabet

• Reading books

• Writing numbers

How many letters does Zero think there are?

• 100

• 10

• 52

• 26

What schedule does Zero propose for learning?

• 20 letters a day

• 5 letters a day

• 1 letter a day

• 10 letters a day

What does Stanley reconsider about his deal with Zero?

• The number of letters to learn

• The time it takes

• The fairness of the deal

• The location of their lessons

What does Stanley remember about the lipstick container?

• It was a gift

• It belonged to his mother

• It was stolen

• It belonged to Kate Barlow