''Holes'' by L. Sachar | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Describe Stanley at the beginning of the novel. How does he change by the end?

What does Stanley find while digging that gets the Warden interested?

“Every character digs their own kind of hole.” Explore this metaphor in relation to three different characters.

Analyze the theme of identity in relation to names: Yelnats, Zero, Kissin’ Kate, etc.

What does the act of digging holes symbolize?

How does the story challenge the reader’s assumptions about heroes and villains?

Explain how the onions symbolize healing, history, and survival at the same time.

What's the atmosphere like at the Green Lake and who are the boys there?

What would the story be like from Zero’s point of view?

How is friendship shown in the relationship between Stanley and Zero?

How do the flashback chapters connect to the main story?

Explain the family curse.

How does Zero’s illiteracy function as both a symbol and a plot device?

What is the most dangerous creature in the desert and why?

How do flashbacks to Kate Barlow’s story help explain the present setting and characters?

How does Sachar’s use of humour affect the seriousness of the themes?

Why is Stanley Yelnats sent to Camp Green Lake?

What is the daily routine for the boys at the camp?

Who is Madame Zeroni?

What kind of person is the Warden?