Holes - Chapters 29-30 Quiz

What does Stanley remember his great-grandfather saying about surviving in the desert?

Question Answer Choices I found water in a hidden oasis. I found refuge on God’s thumb. I hid under a rock. I climbed to the top of the mountain.

How does Stanley feel about Zero doing some of his work?

Question Answer Choices He feels proud and boasts to the other boys. He feels guilty and stops the arrangement. He does not really like sitting around while Zero does some of his work. He is happy and relaxed about it.

What does Stanley see in the distance when there is lightning?

Question Answer Choices A tall cactus that resembles a person. A big mountain with a strange rock that looks like a fist with a huge thumb. A deep valley with a river running through it. A large tree with branches shaped like hands.

Why does the Warden tell Stanley he cannot continue teaching Zero to read and write?

Question Answer Choices The counselors claim that learning to read causes Zero too much stress. Zero refuses to learn. Stanley needs to focus on digging holes. Zero has already learned enough.

Why does the Warden not want the counselors to shoot Zero when he hits Mr. Pendanski?

Question Answer Choices She does not want an investigation of the camp. She is worried about the other boys. She wants to punish him herself. She wants to give him another chance.

What happens when Zigzag starts shoving Stanley at lunch?

Question Answer Choices The Warden immediately stops the fight. Stanley walks away without reacting. Mr. Pendanski tells Stanley he should hit back. Zero intervenes and breaks up the fight.

What does Zero do when Mr. Pendanski hands him the shovel and insults him?

Question Answer Choices He hits Mr. Pendanski with the shovel. He drops the shovel and walks away. He throws the shovel on the ground. He breaks the shovel in half.

What does Zero do when Zigzag is on top of Stanley during the fight?

Question Answer Choices Zero yells at Zigzag to stop. Zero leaps on Zigzag's back and tries to choke him. Zero pulls Zigzag away from Stanley. Zero runs to get help.

What does Zigzag claim about the date during the events of Chapters 29-30?

Question Answer Choices It is the hottest day of the year. It is his birthday. It is the last day of camp. It is a holiday.

Why does Stanley feel stronger now compared to when he started digging holes?

Question Answer Choices His body has adjusted to the conditions. He gets extra food and water. He has a lighter shovel. He digs fewer holes each day.