Holes Chapters 23-28 Flashcards

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How many years ago was Green Lake the largest lake in Texas?

110

Why did Miss Katherine win a special prize every year at the Fourth of July picnic?

her fabulous spiced peaches

Who was Green Lake's only schoolteacher?

Katherine Barlow

Why was Charles Walker called 'Trout'?

Because his two feet smelled like a couple of dead fish Signup and view all the answers

Who was everyone expecting Miss Katherine to marry?

Trout Walker Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the boy who asked Mr.Sir what had happened to his face?

Mr. Sir held his head against the oatmeal pot Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr.Sir say about his appearance?

I'm kind of handsome, don't you think? Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr.Sir do at first with Stanley's canteen?

Did not fill it Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the onion man?

Sam Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Sam's donkey?

Mary Lou Signup and view all the answers

How old did Sam claim that Mary Lou was?

50 Signup and view all the answers

What was the advice that Sam always gave people?

Eat plenty of onions Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing that Sam fixes for Miss Katherine?

leaky roof Signup and view all the answers

How many jars of peaches did Sam do the work for?

6 Signup and view all the answers

Who was the only person not happy when Sam finished fixing everything in the schoolhouse?

Miss Katherine Signup and view all the answers

Who saw Sam and Katherine kissing?

Hattie Parker Signup and view all the answers

What did Hattie Parker say after seeing Sam and Katherine kiss?

God will punish you! Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of the mob that stormed into the school building?

Trout Walker Signup and view all the answers

Where did Miss Katherine go when she realized what the mob was doing?

sheriff's office Signup and view all the answers

What did the sheriff tell Miss Katherine was going to happen?

hang Sam Signup and view all the answers

What was true about Green Lake since the tragedy of Sam's murder?

Not one drop of rain has fallen Signup and view all the answers

Who became one of the most feared outlaws in the West?

Kissin' Kate Barlow Signup and view all the answers

What is Zero's real name?

Hector Zeroni Signup and view all the answers

Who were the two people who wanted to find Kate's hidden loot?

Trout and Linda Walker Signup and view all the answers

What distinctive features did Linda Walker have?

red hair and freckles Signup and view all the answers

Where did all of Trout's money go?

dried up with the lake Signup and view all the answers

What killed Kate?

yellow spotted lizard Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Green Lake and Its History

Green Lake was once the largest lake in Texas, existing 110 years ago.
The lake dried up alongside the story’s events, contributing to the harsh environment faced by characters.

Miss Katherine Barlow

Miss Katherine was the only schoolteacher in Green Lake and celebrated for her spiced peaches.
She won a special prize at the Fourth of July picnic each year.
Her relationship with Sam, the onion man, was central to her story.

Characters and Relationships

Charles "Trout" Walker was known for his unpleasant foot odor, likened to dead fish.
Expected to marry Miss Katherine, Trout Walker plays an antagonistic role in her life.
Hattie Parker witnessed the kiss between Sam and Katherine, later declared, "God will punish you!".

Key Events and Conflicts

Mr. Sir displayed aggression towards a boy who inquired about his facial injury.
The mob, led by Trout Walker, stormed the schoolhouse in search of Katherine.
Miss Katherine sought refuge in the sheriff's office amid escalating violence.

Sam and His Contributions

Sam, characterized as the onion man, was deeply connected to the community and Miss Katherine.
He gave advice to eat plenty of onions, suggesting their health benefits.
After fixing a leaky roof for Katherine, Miss Katherine found herself unhappy, reflecting complexities in their relationship.

Consequences and Tragedies

The mob ultimately led to Sam's execution, marking a pivotal tragic event for Katherine and Green Lake.
Following Sam's death, Green Lake experienced a drought with no rain falling, symbolizing the impact of loss on the land.

Outlaw Transformation

After the tragedy, Miss Katherine transformed into the feared outlaw known as Kissin' Kate Barlow.
Her legend grew intertwined with her past connections, especially with Sam.

Other Notable Characters

Hector Zeroni, commonly referred to as Zero, was a significant character linked to the main plot.
Trout and Linda Walker sought to discover the hidden loot of Kate Barlow.
Linda Walker was noted for her red hair and freckles, adding to the depiction of the cast.

Notable Facts

Sam serviced six jars of peaches for Miss Katherine, indicating his role in her success.
The story culminates with the mention of yellow-spotted lizards, signifying danger and elements of death within the narrative.

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Test your knowledge of chapters 23-28 from the book 'Holes' by Louis Sachar with these flashcards. Explore key characters, events, and trivia to enhance your understanding of the story's themes and settings.