Vocabulary and Experiences from Holes

Questions and Answers

What does barren mean?

Too poor to produce much or any vegetation.

What does desolate mean?

Deserted of people and in a state of emptiness.

What does wearily mean?

Exhausted (tired) because of hard work.

What is a spigot?

A peg or plug for stopping the passage of liquid in a faucet. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Stanley's throat and mouth dry?

Stanley was thirsty on the bus and didn't drink water. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the man wearing the cowboy hat have so many sunflower seeds in his office?

He quit smoking and needed the sunflower seeds to help his craving. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Sir tell Stanley he had to do every day, including Saturdays and Sundays?

Dig one hole each day. Signup and view all the answers

Why did they start each day at 4:30?

So they could avoid the hottest part of the day. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Camp Green Lake have any guards, fences, or towers?

Because the camp has the only water for a hundred miles. Signup and view all the answers

What tent was Stanley assigned to and whose spot did he replace?

Tent D, which belonged to Lewis (or Barf Bag) who was in the hospital. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Pendanski say was the only rule at Camp Green Lake?

Do not upset the warden. Signup and view all the answers

Why do they call the boy Zero?

Because there's nothing inside his head. They think he's dumb. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Terms

Barren: Describes land that is unable to support vegetation, indicating extreme infertility.
Desolate: Refers to a place that is abandoned or devoid of life, emphasizing a stark emptiness.
Wearily: Describes a state of exhaustion resulting from hard labor, reflecting fatigue and strain.
Spigot: The term for a device, often a faucet, used to control the flow of liquid, particularly in plumbing fixtures.

Stanley's Experiences

Stanley suffered from a dry throat and mouth due to excessive thirst on the bus ride, as he did not drink any water.
The man in the cowboy hat had sunflower seeds in his office as a substitute for smoking cigarettes, helping to manage his cravings after quitting.
Stanley is required to dig one hole every day at Camp Green Lake, a condition imposed by Mr. Sir, including weekends.
To combat the oppressive heat, the day's work begins at 4:30 in the morning, allowing the boys to avoid the hottest hours.
Camp Green Lake uniquely lacks traditional security measures like guards, fences, or towers, as the surrounding area lacks water; escape would likely result in death from dehydration within three days.
Stanley was assigned to Tent D, taking over the spot of Lewis, nicknamed Barf Bag, who was hospitalized.
Mr. Pendanski emphasized that the only rule at Camp Green Lake is to avoid upsetting the warden, highlighting the power dynamics within the camp.
The boy known as Zero is given this nickname because others perceive him as lacking intelligence, referring to him as having "nothing inside his head."

Description

This quiz tests your knowledge of vocabulary terms and the experiences of Stanley from the book 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. Focus on the meanings of specific words and key events that shape Stanley's journey at Camp Green Lake. Review the terms and think about the challenges he faces throughout the story.