10 Questions
Why did X-Ray want the shortest shovel?
Because Stanley's hole would have to be as deep as his shovel
What was Stanley supposed to do if he found anything interesting or unusual?
Report it to Mr. Pendanski or Mr. Sir
What did Stanley notice that helped him dig more easily?
The sun had baked a crust about eight inches deep
What did Stanley's great-great-grandfather Elya Yelnats do when he was 15 years old?
All of the above
What was the deal that Igor Barkov, the pig farmer, offered to Myra Menke's father?
To trade his fattest pig for Myra
What was Stanley's initial struggle with the shovel?
He could not penetrate the hard, dry lake bed with the shovel.
What details are provided about the shovels used at the camp?
All of the above.
What did Stanley observe about Zero's digging?
Zero had already dug a hole almost a foot deep.
What detail is provided about the breakfast served to the boys?
The orange juice was the most enjoyable part of the meal.
How did the groups at the camp organize their digging locations?
Each group was assigned a specific area of the lake bed.
Test your knowledge of the description of a character from the book 'Holes'. Read an excerpt and answer questions to see how well you remember the details.
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