Holes Chapter 21-30 Questions

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What happened to Stanley's great grandfather?

He was robbed by Kissing Kate Barlow and stranded in the desert.

What does Stanley discover when he returns to his hole?

His hole is finished.

Who dug Stanley's hole?

Zero dug for Stanley.

According to the other boys, why did Zero dig Stanley's hole?

They think Zero loves to dig. Signup and view all the answers

What reason does Zero give for digging the hole?

Stanley did not steal the sneakers. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stanley agree to do for Zero?

He agrees to teach him to read and write. Signup and view all the answers

What subject is Zero good at?

Zero is good at math. Signup and view all the answers

What deal do Stanley and Zero make?

Zero will dig his hole every day and Stanley will teach him an hour every day. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Stanley reconsider the deal?

It might make Xray mad. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stanley realize about the metal tube?

It is half of a lipstick case. Signup and view all the answers

To whom does he think the tube belonged?

The tube belongs to Kate Barlow. Signup and view all the answers

What was Green Lake like one hundred and ten years ago?

It was the largest lake in Texas and was very beautiful. Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Barlow make better than anyone else?

She makes spiced peaches. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Miss Barlow expected to marry?

She is expected to marry Charlie Walker. Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Barlow do to make Charles 'Trout' Walker mad?

She turns him down. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the boy who asks about Mr. Sir's face?

Mr. Sir chokes him. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Sir do when it is Stanley's turn to get water?

Mr. Sir pours the water on the ground. Signup and view all the answers

What does Sam sell?

Sam sells onions. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mary Lou?

Mary Lou is Sam's donkey. Signup and view all the answers

What deal does Sam make with Miss Barlow?

He will fix the roof on the schoolhouse for six jars of peaches. Signup and view all the answers

Why can't Sam attend classes?

He cannot attend classes because he is black. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Miss Barlow unhappy when she runs out of things for Sam to fix?

She has fallen for him and likes seeing him. Signup and view all the answers

How does Sam respond when Miss Barlow tells him that her heart is breaking?

He kisses her. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Hattie Parker angry when she sees Katherine and Sam together?

She believes a black man and a white woman should not be kissing. Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the schoolhouse the day after Sam kisses Miss Barlow?

No one shows up for school. The townspeople begin tearing down the school. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Sheriff do about the situation at the school?

The Sheriff does nothing. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the townspeople planning to hang and why?

They are planning to hang Sam because it is against the law for a black man to kiss a white woman. Signup and view all the answers

What deal does the Sheriff try to make with Miss Barlow?

For a kiss, he would merely run Sam out of town. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Sam and Mary Lou?

They are both shot and killed. Signup and view all the answers

What hasn't happened in Green Lake since?

It hasn't rained since. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Miss Barlow become?

She becomes Kissing Kate Barlow. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mr. Pendanski give Stanley more water?

He knows that Mr. Sir is not giving him any water. Signup and view all the answers

What do the boys say about Zero helping to dig Stanley's hole?

"The white boy sits around while the black boy does all the work." Signup and view all the answers

What does Stanley do with his canteen after Mr. Sir fills it up? Why?

He pours it out because he is not sure what Mr. Sir put in it. Signup and view all the answers

What is Zero's real name?

Hector Zeroni is his real name. Signup and view all the answers

Who barges into Kate's cabin and why?

Trout Walker and his wife, Linda, barge into Kate's cabin. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Trout's money?

It dried up the lake. Signup and view all the answers

What do they force Kate to do?

They forced her to walk the lake bed tied up and barefoot. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Kate?

She was killed by a yellow spotted lizard. Signup and view all the answers

What is the weather like at Camp Green Lake?

It looks like it is going to rain. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stanley think he sees when the sky lights up?

He thinks he sees a rock formation that looks like a giant fist. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stanley realize about Kate Barlow?

She must have lived around here. Signup and view all the answers

What do the other boys say to Stanley about Zero digging Stanley's hole?

They tell Stanley that he acts like he is better than the rest of them. Signup and view all the answers

What do they make Stanley do in line?

They make him go to the front of the line. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Pendanski tell Stanley to do to Zigzag?

He tells Stanley to hit him. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Stanley obeys?

Zigzag pounces on him. Signup and view all the answers

What does Zero do?

Zero chokes Zigzag. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the Warden discovers the deal between Stanley and Zero?

She tries to embarrass Zero and says that the deal is over. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stanley realize about the Warden's reason for making the boys dig holes?

She must be looking for something that belonged to Kissing Kate Barlow. Signup and view all the answers

What does Zero do to Mr. Pendanski?

He hits him with a shovel. Signup and view all the answers

What does Zero do afterwards?

He runs away. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 21

Stanley's great-grandfather was robbed by Kissing Kate Barlow, leading to his hardships in the desert.
Upon returning to his hole, Stanley finds it completely dug out.
Zero is revealed to have dug the hole for Stanley.

Chapter 22

Other boys believe Zero digs Stanley’s hole because he enjoys it.
Zero claims that Stanley did not steal the sneakers.
Stanley agrees to teach Zero how to read and write.
Zero excels at math.
They make a deal where Zero will dig Stanley's hole daily in exchange for one hour of reading and writing lessons.
Stanley worries that their deal may upset X-Ray.
Stanley discovers that a metal tube he found is half of a lipstick case, which he suspects belonged to Kate Barlow.

Chapter 23

Green Lake was once the largest and most beautiful lake in Texas, 110 years ago.
Miss Barlow is renowned for her skill in making spiced peaches.
She is expected to marry Charlie Walker, known as Trout.
Miss Barlow rejects Trout Walker, angering him.

Chapter 24

A boy who questions Mr. Sir about his face is choked by him.
Mr. Sir humiliates Stanley by pouring his water on the ground during water distribution.

Chapter 25

Sam, a character in the story, sells onions.
Mary Lou is identified as Sam’s donkey.
Sam promises to fix the schoolhouse roof in exchange for six jars of peaches.
Racial discrimination prevents Sam from attending classes.
Miss Barlow enjoys Sam’s company, indicating her feelings for him.
Following a kiss from Sam, Miss Barlow, upset over the other townspeople's reactions, finds herself in a compromising situation with Hattie Parker, who disapproves of their relationship.

Chapter 26

After the kiss, no students attend school, and the townspeople retaliate by tearing down the school.
The Sheriff remains passive despite the turmoil.
A mob intends to hang Sam for breaking the racial laws regarding his kiss with Miss Barlow.
The Sheriff attempts to bargain with Miss Barlow, suggesting he could merely run Sam out of town.
Sam and Mary Lou tragically end up being shot and killed, marking a severe turning point.
Since the incident, the area has not experienced rain, symbolizing a drought in both climate and community spirit.
Miss Barlow later becomes known as Kissing Kate Barlow, a significant figure in the story.

Chapter 27

Mr. Pendanski provides Stanley extra water since he is aware Mr. Sir is withholding it.
The boys criticize Zero for assisting Stanley, implying racial bias.
Stanley suspiciously pours out the water given to him by Mr. Sir.

Chapter 28

Trout Walker and his wife threaten Kate Barlow, which shows the continuation of their antagonistic relationship.
Trout's financial fortune vanished with the lake's drying up.
They humiliate and mistreat Kate by forcing her to walk the desolate lake bed.
Kate ultimately suffers a grim fate, killed by a yellow-spotted lizard.

Chapter 29

The weather at Camp Green Lake appears to be changing, suggesting potential rain.
Stanley perceives a rock formation resembling a giant fist amidst the lightning.

Chapter 30

Stanley deduces that Kate Barlow must have lived in the vicinity, connecting past and present.
The other boys accuse Stanley of considering himself superior due to Zero digging his hole.
They enforce a power play, making Stanley move to the front of the line.
Mr. Pendanski commands Stanley to physically confront Zigzag.
As Stanley retaliates, Zigzag retaliates aggressively.
In an act of protection, Zero chokes Zigzag during the altercation.
The Warden reacts negatively towards the partnership between Stanley and Zero, attempting to embarrass Zero and dissolve their agreement.
Stanley realizes the Warden's ulterior motive revolves around searching for Kissing Kate Barlow's belongings.
Zero violently strikes Mr. Pendanski with a shovel and flees the situation, seeking freedom.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Test your understanding of Chapters 21 to 30 of 'Holes' with these flashcard questions. Explore key events, character actions, and significant discoveries made by Stanley and his friends throughout these chapters. Perfect for study or review!