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Holes Chapters 1-5

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  • Which dangerous creature at the camp is said to be deadly?
    Yellow‑spotted lizard
    Tarantula
    Scorpion
    Rattlesnake
  • What does Stanley learn about Zero from Mr. Pendanski?
    Pendanski claims Zero “has nothing in his head”
    Zero is secretly the Warden’s son
    Zero is older than all the others
    Zero comes from a wealthy family
  • Who is the first authority figure Stanley meets at camp?
    The Warden
    Mr. Pendanski
    Mr. Sir
    X‑Ray
  • What is different about the yellow‑spotted lizard compared to other creatures?
    It hides in cabins
    It only appears at night
    Its bite is always fatal
    It has no poison
  • What is unusual about Camp Green Lake?
    It is an indoor facility
    It moves locations each year
    It is a camp only for adults
    There is no lake
  • How does Stanley describe the camp terrain when he arrives?
    Rocky and snowy
    Dry, hard, and lifeless
    Flooded and muddy
    Covered in trees
  • What kind of environment surrounds Camp Green Lake?
    A beach coastline
    A dry, barren desert
    A forest full of trees
    A snowy mountain range
  • What does Stanley first imagine Camp Green Lake will be like?
    A military base
    A fun summer camp
    A strict jail
    A sports academy
  • What is surprising about the boys’ nicknames?
    They rarely match their real names
    They change every week
    They come from their home towns
    They are given by teachers
  • Why does Stanley think he might make friends at camp?
    His dad tells him it will be fun
    He imagines it like “Camp Fun and Games”
    He knows the boys from school
    The judge promised him friends
  • What detail embarrasses Stanley as a child?
    Being new to school
    Being overweight
    Having red hair
    Being short
  • What is the rule about the Warden’s hammock?
    Only staff may sit in it
    Stanley must sleep in it
    Students can use it on weekends
    No one is allowed to touch it
  • What do rattlesnakes and scorpions usually do if left alone?
    Chase you
    Bite you instantly
    Leave you alone
    Hide in the tents
  • What time do the boys start their work each morning?
    4:30 a.m.
    5:15 a.m.
    Sunrise
    6:00 a.m.
  • What does Mr. Sir constantly eat to help him quit smoking?
    Raisins
    Beef jerky
    Sunflower seeds
    Nuts
  • How does Stanley feel on the bus to camp?
    Excited about meeting new friends
    Angry but relaxed
    Nervous and uncomfortable
    Confident he’ll enjoy it
  • What is the main daily task required of the boys?
    Look after the animals
    Work in the cafeteria
    Dig a hole every day
    Clean the cabins
  • What is the supposed purpose of digging holes?
    To “build character”
    To find treasure
    To learn survival skills
    To prepare for a sports competition
  • Why is Stanley sent to Camp Green Lake?
    He ran away from home
    His school sent him for misbehaviour
    He volunteered to attend a summer camp
    He is falsely accused of stealing sneakers
  • What family belief explains Stanley’s bad luck?
    His family angered a neighbour
    Someone stole from his father
    His family lost a fortune in the stock market
    A curse on his great‑great‑grandfather
  • What is the one rule Mr. Pendanski warns Stanley about?
    Don’t upset the Warden
    Don’t share water
    Always finish first
    Never talk during meals
  • What does Stanley receive from his mother before leaving home?
    A good‑luck charm
    A book to read
    A box of stationery
    A pair of shoes
  • What is Zero known for among the boys early on?
    Being the oldest
    Being the slowest digger
    Causing trouble
    Speaking very little
  • What does Stanley’s family always do when something goes wrong?
    Call the police
    Buy a new item
    Blame the “no‑good‑dirty‑rotten‑pig‑stealing‑great‑great‑gra
    Ignore it
  • What does Mr. Sir use as a threat when talking about running away?
    You’ll be arrested again
    You’ll lose privileges
    The staff will chase you
    You’ll die in the desert
  • What did the stolen sneakers originally come from?
    A school fundraiser
    Someone’s personal locker
    A sports shop robbery
    A charity event
  • Who is the unofficial leader of Group D?
    Armpit
    X‑Ray
    Squid
    Zigzag
  • How do the other boys react when Stanley says he stole the sneakers?
    They don't believe him
    They cheer
    They call the police
    They apologise
  • What item does Stanley bring that shows he plans to write home?
    A laptop
    His diary
    Stationery
    A phone
  • What does Stanley hope for when the bus ride begins?
    He’ll meet a celebrity
    His sentence will be shortened
    The bus will turn around
    Camp will be like a fun holiday
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