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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Stanley's family not go to court to defend Stanley?

2. Why could Sam and Kate not see each other?

3. What was Kate Barlow's job in the town of Green Lake?

4. Which tent is Stanley assigned to?

5. What does Zero tell Stanley when Stanley asks him to not read over his shoulder?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does X-Ray tell Stanley after Stanley has shown his fossil fish to Mr. Pendanski?

2. Explain what the routine is like at Camp Green Lake.

3. What happens to Stanley when the boys are all digging in one giant hole?

4. What happens at the beginning of the third day of digging?

5. Describe Kate Barlow and what she was known for in the town of Green Lake.

6. Why did Elya go to Madam Zeroni for help?

7. Describe Mr. Sir.

8. How does Stanley's second hole differ from the first?

9. What does Stanley say to his mother in his letters home?

10. How does Mr. Sir punish Stanley even though Stanley doesn't say anything about Mr. Sir's discolored face?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the relationship between Stanley Yelnats and his family. How does this relationship differ from the other kids shown at camp? In what way could Stanley's family relationship have been better?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the role Trout Walker's character played in the following:

1) The story of Kate and Sam.

2) The story of Stanley and Zero's story.

3) The book 'Holes' overall.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the importance that race plays for the characters in the book. In what ways is Sam and Kate's struggle with racism similar to that of the problem that Zero and Stanley face while at camp? In what ways is it different?

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