Questions and Answers
What was once located at Camp Green Lake?
What temperature is typical at Camp Green Lake during the summer in the shade?
Why are campers forbidden to lie in the hammock at Camp Green Lake?
What should campers remember about rattlesnakes and scorpions?
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What is considered the worst possible thing that can happen to a camper?
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What do rattlesnakes and scorpions typically seek for shade?
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What do campers often attempt to do in relation to scorpions or rattlesnakes?
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How many old oak trees are mentioned at Camp Green Lake?
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What happens if a camper is bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard?
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What has happened to the town of Green Lake?
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What is a common consequence of trying to be bitten by a scorpion or rattlesnake?
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What type of environment does Camp Green Lake currently represent?
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How should campers interact with rattlesnakes and scorpions to avoid problems?
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What can typically be found in the shade at Camp Green Lake?
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What happens to campers that get bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard?
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What do rattlesnakes and scorpions use for shade?
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Why is it challenging to find shade during the summer at Camp Green Lake?
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What characteristic of daytime temperatures is noted at Camp Green Lake in the summer?
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Study Notes
Camp Green Lake Overview
- Camp Green Lake was once home to the largest lake in Texas, now a dry, flat wasteland.
- The town of Green Lake existed alongside the lake but has since dried up, along with its inhabitants.
Climate and Environment
- Daytime temperatures during summer reach around 95 degrees Fahrenheit, with limited shade available.
- The only sources of shade are two old oak trees located at the eastern edge of the former lake.
Camp Rules and Ownership
- The hammock between the two oak trees belongs to the Warden, and campers are prohibited from using it.
- The Warden effectively "owns" the shade, underscoring the power dynamics within the camp.
Wildlife and Safety Precautions
- Rattlesnakes and scorpions inhabit the area, seeking refuge under rocks and in holes dug by campers.
- General advice regarding rattlesnakes and scorpions: they tend to avoid humans; therefore, they won't attack unless provoked.
- Though a sting from a scorpion or bite from a rattlesnake can be painful, they are typically not fatal.
Yellow-Spotted Lizard Danger
- The yellow-spotted lizard poses the greatest threat to campers; a bite results in a slow, painful death.
- A camper bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard has no chance of recovery, emphasizing the danger of this creature over others.
Camp Green Lake Overview
- Camp Green Lake is located on a former large lake, once the largest in Texas.
- The lake and the town of Green Lake disappeared over a century ago, leaving a dry wasteland.
Climate and Environment
- Summer temperatures average around ninety-five degrees Fahrenheit in the shade.
- Very limited shade is available; only two old oaks remain at the eastern edge of the former lake.
- A hammock is strung between the two oak trees, owned by the Warden.
Wildlife and Safety
- Rattlesnakes and scorpions inhabit the area, finding shelter under rocks and in holes dug by campers.
- Basic rule: Avoid disturbing rattlesnakes and scorpions to prevent bites, which are not generally life-threatening.
- Some campers intentionally seek bites from non-lethal creatures to escape digging duties for a short recovery period.
Yellow-Spotted Lizard Threat
- The yellow-spotted lizard poses a serious danger; its bite almost always results in death.
- Unlike bites from rattlesnakes or scorpions, there is no survival chance after being bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard.
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Test your understanding of the setting and history of Camp Green Lake in the novel 'Holes'. This quiz focuses on the transformation from a large lake to a dry wasteland and the impacts on the community. Explore the themes and imagery presented in the text.
