Holes Comprehension Questions Chapters 1-6
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What is even worse than being bitten by a rattlesnake?

  • To be bitten by a yellow spotted lizard (correct)
  • To be bitten by a spider
  • To be bitten by a scorpion
  • To be bitten by a mosquito
  • Why were boys sent to Camp Green Lake?

    They got in trouble under the law

    Who does the family blame their curse on?

    Stanley's great great grandfather

    What's something all the men in Stanley's family have in common?

    <p>Their name 'Stanley Yelnats' is spelled the same forwards and backwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Stanley's father trying to invent?

    <p>A way to recycle old sneakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do you think they called it Camp Green Lake when there was no lake?

    <p>There used to be a lake, but it dried up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some campers like Barf Bag want to get bitten by a rattlesnake?

    <p>So they can spend time in the hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who's Kate Barlow and what did she do?

    <p>AKA Kissin' Kate Barlow. She stole from Stanley's grandfather.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Kate Barlow do to the men she kills?

    <p>She kisses them after she kills them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Stanley's requirements each day?

    <p>To dig one hole a day, including Saturdays and Sundays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How deep and wide did the holes need to be?

    <p>Five feet wide and five feet deep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mr. Sir tell Stanley he can run away?

    <p>Because there were no electric fences or watch towers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the one rule at Camp Green Lake?

    <p>To not upset the warden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Stanley sent to Camp Green Lake?

    <p>He supposedly stole a pair of sneakers from Clyde Livingston</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were the Clyde Livingston shoes special?

    <p>The money raised was going to go to the children's homeless shelter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Stanley find the shoes?

    <p>They fell from the sky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Events and Characters in Chapters 1-6

    • Being bitten by a yellow spotted lizard is more dangerous than a rattlesnake bite due to its lethal nature.
    • Boys are sent to Camp Green Lake for legal troubles, serving as punishment.
    • The Yelnats family believes their misfortunes stem from a curse placed on them by a one-legged gypsy after an alleged robbery by Stanley’s great-great-grandfather.
    • All males in the Yelnats lineage share the name "Stanley" spelled the same forwards and backwards, continuing a family tradition.
    • Stanley’s father is working on an invention to recycle old sneakers.
    • Camp Green Lake was once home to an actual lake, which has since dried up, leading to the misleading name.
    • Campers like Barf Bag wish to be bitten by rattlesnakes to escape the harsh conditions of digging holes under the sun, preferring the comforts of a hospital stay.
    • Kate Barlow, known as Kissin' Kate Barlow, is notorious for stealing from Stanley’s grandfather and became an infamous figure in the area.
    • Upon killing her victims, Kate Barlow kisses them, having previously robbed and abandoned Stanley's grandfather in the desert.
    • Each camper must dig one hole daily, including weekends, as part of their punishment.
    • Holes must measure five feet wide and five feet deep, indicating the demanding nature of their tasks.
    • Mr. Sir provocatively informs Stanley that running away is possible since there are no security measures like electric fences or watchtowers at the camp.
    • The primary rule at Camp Green Lake is to avoid upsetting the warden, highlighting the strict authority structure.
    • Stanley was accused of stealing Clyde Livingston’s sneakers, also known as Sweet Feet, which leads to his arrival at the camp.
    • The sneakers were significant because the funds raised from their sale were designated for a children's homeless shelter.
    • Stanley discovered the sneakers when they serendipitously fell from an overpass while he was walking home, illustrating a twist of fate in his journey.

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