Holes Chapters 20-30 Flashcards

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What is the secret ingredient in the Warden's nail polish?

rattlesnake venom

What did Stanley take the blame for?

taking and eating Mr. Sir's bag of sunflowers

What did Kissin' Kate Barlow leave Stanley's great grandfather?

stranded in the desert

Who dug Stanley's hole for him after the sunflower seed incident?

Zero Signup and view all the answers

Who taught Zero to read and write?

Stanley Signup and view all the answers

What did Katherine Barlow make each year for the Green Lake Fourth of July picnic?

spiced peaches Signup and view all the answers

Who wanted to court (date) Miss Katherine?

"Trout" Walker Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mr. Sir purposely spill Stanley's water and not fill his canteen?

He blamed Stanley for getting scratched by the Warden. Signup and view all the answers

The doctor in the town of Green Lake resented Sam.

False Signup and view all the answers

What products did Sam the Onion Man sell?

ointments, lotions and syrups made from onion juice Signup and view all the answers

Who fixed up the schoolhouse that the townspeople then boasted about?

Sam the Onion Man Signup and view all the answers

Who kissed Miss Katherine Barlow in the rain?

Sam the Onion Man Signup and view all the answers

Why were the townspeople upset about Sam kissing Miss Katherine?

because Sam was black and Miss Katherine was white Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Sam and his mule?

they were both shot Signup and view all the answers

What did Miss Katherine do in revenge?

she shot the sheriff and then put on lipstick and kissed him Signup and view all the answers

What name did Miss Katherine go by after she stopped teaching, and what was her new 'profession'?

Kate Barlow, the most feared outlaw in all the West Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the weather after the incident between Sam and Miss Katherine?

No rain fell on Green Lake for 110 years Signup and view all the answers

What is Zero's real name?

Hector Zeroni Signup and view all the answers

Where did Kate Barlow live after 20 years of being an outlaw?

in a cabin on what used to be the eastern edge of Green Lake Signup and view all the answers

Who came to demand Kate to give them her 'loot'?

"Trout" Walker and his wife Linda Signup and view all the answers

What did Trout and Linda do to Kate to make her tell where her 'loot' was?

forced her to walk around barefoot on the hot ground and poked her with a shovel Signup and view all the answers

How did Kate Barlow die?

She was bitten by a yellow spotted lizard and died laughing Signup and view all the answers

What did Trout Walker have in common with Clyde Livingston?

He had bad foot odor Signup and view all the answers

When a lightning and thunderstorm approached, what could Stanley see that was lit up by the lightning?

a mountain peak that looked like a fist with a thumb sticking up Signup and view all the answers

Who attacked Stanley because he was mad that Zero dug part of Stanley's hole every day?

Zigzag Signup and view all the answers

Who said that Zero was so stupid he did not know he was stupid?

Mr. Pendanski Signup and view all the answers

How did Zero react when Mr. Pendanski handed Zero the shovel and told him it was all he would ever be good for?

He used the shovel to hit Mr. Pendanski in the face Signup and view all the answers

What did Zero do after he attacked Mr. Pendanski?

He ran away Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Stanley go after Zero right away when Zero ran away?

He thought Zero would come back Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Warden say to not shoot Zero?

because she did not want an investigation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters and Events

The Warden uses rattlesnake venom as a secret ingredient in her nail polish.
Stanley takes the blame for eating Mr. Sir's bag of sunflower seeds, demonstrating his sense of responsibility.
Kissin' Kate Barlow’s tragic backstory involves her great-grandfather being left stranded in the desert.
Zero, another character, assists Stanley by digging his hole after the sunflower seed incident.
Stanley teaches Zero how to read and write, establishing a bond between them.

Historical Background of Green Lake

Katherine Barlow created spiced peaches for the annual Fourth of July picnic in Green Lake, showcasing her contribution to community celebrations.
"Trout" Walker attempts to woo Miss Katherine, marking a rivalry that leads to tragic events.
Mr. Sir intentionally spills Stanley's water to punish him, blaming him for a scratch he received from the Warden.

Sam the Onion Man and Racism

The townspeople's doctor does not harbor resentment towards Sam, highlighting a more complex social landscape in Green Lake.
Sam, known as the Onion Man, is multifaceted as he creates various products including ointments from onion juice.
Sam kisses Miss Katherine in the rain, igniting tensions due to the racial divide; Miss Katherine is white while Sam is Black, leading to hostile reactions from the townspeople.
The fallout results in the tragic fate of Sam and his mule being shot, leading to Miss Katherine's vengeful act of killing the sheriff.

Transformation of Kate Barlow

After leaving her teaching career, Miss Katherine adopts the name Kate Barlow and transforms into a feared outlaw, emphasizing her fall from grace.
A severe drought of 110 years begins after the incident between Sam and Katherine, symbolizing lingering consequences of racism.

Key Relationships and Conflicts

Zero's real name is Hector Zeroni, which connects him to the story's deeper themes of identity and heritage.
Twenty years into her outlaw life, Kate Barlow lives in a cabin on the former edge of Green Lake, indicating her disconnection from her past.
"Trout" Walker and his wife Linda confront Kate to retrieve her loot, showcasing their desperation and greed.

Climactic Moments

The confrontational method used by Trout and Linda—forcing Kate to walk barefoot on hot ground—brutally underlines their ruthlessness.
Kate Barlow's demise comes from a yellow spotted lizard bite, adding an ironic twist as she dies laughing, symbolizing defiance even in death.

Character Insights and Reactions

Trout Walker shares a humorous trait with Clyde Livingston—bad foot odor—humanizing him despite being an antagonist.
A vivid storm and lightning reveal a mountain peak to Stanley, metaphorically representing challenges and obstacles ahead.
Zigzag physically attacks Stanley due to jealousy over Zero's help, highlighting the tension among the boys.
Mr. Pendanski's derogatory remark about Zero sparks a violent reaction, showcasing Zero’s suppressed frustration and feelings of worthlessness.

Resolution and Outcomes

Following the attack on Mr. Pendanski, Zero's decision to run displays the theme of escape from oppression.
Stanley hesitates to pursue Zero, believing he will return, reflecting Stanley's hope and understanding of Zero’s struggles.
The Warden instructs her men not to shoot Zero to avoid creating an investigation, revealing her self-serving motives and the extent of her control.

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