Holes - Chapters 31-32 Quiz

Why does Stanley feel angry while digging Zero's hole alone?

Question Answer Choices He feels angry at Zero for running away. He feels angry because he is hungry and tired. He feels angry at the other boys, the counselors, his 'no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing great-great-grandfather,' and himself. He feels angry because he has to dig two holes.

What does Stanley consider doing to help Zero when he first runs away?

Question Answer Choices He thinks of running away with Zero. He thinks of sneaking food and water to Zero. He thinks of going to the Warden and telling her where he really found the lipstick tube on the condition that she will not hurt Zero. He thinks of telling the counselors that Zero is hiding nearby.

What happens when Stanley tries to drive the water truck?

Question Answer Choices The car runs out of gas and stops. The car zooms forward and lurches into a hole. The car crashes into another vehicle. The car drives smoothly out of the camp.

What does Stanley imagine Zero is doing while he lies in his bunk at night?

Question Answer Choices He imagines Zero crawling through the desert, desperate for water. He imagines Zero digging a hole somewhere else. He imagines Zero finding shelter and food. He imagines Zero being rescued by someone.

What do the counselors decide to do with Zero's files?

Question Answer Choices They decide to keep Zero's files in a secure location. They agree to destroy Zero's files and pretend he never came to Camp Green Lake. They decide to send Zero's files to the state authorities. They agree to update Zero's files with false information.

What does Stanley forget to do before running away from the camp?

Question Answer Choices He forgets to fill his canteen. He forgets to take a map. He forgets to tell the other boys. He forgets to grab extra food.

What does Mr. Pendanski say about Zero when he is missing?

Question Answer Choices Mr. Pendanski says that Zero is a troublemaker. Mr. Pendanski says that Zero is a ward of the state and that nobody cares about him. Mr. Pendanski says that Zero will come back on his own. Mr. Pendanski says that Zero is probably hiding nearby.

Why does Stanley think he cannot prevent the Warden from hurting Zero?

Question Answer Choices Because she might destroy all of Zero's belongings. Because she might torture the information out of him and hurt X-Ray for lying about the lipstick tube. Because she might punish all the boys in the camp. Because she might send Zero away to another camp.

How do the counselors react when Stanley finishes digging his hole?

Question Answer Choices They are waiting for him at the camp and ask if he has seen Zero. They congratulate him for finishing the hole. They ignore him and go about their business. They punish him for taking too long.

Why does Stanley think he should have helped Zero learn to read?

Question Answer Choices Because it would help Zero escape the camp. Because it would make Zero more intelligent. Because it was right, not because Zero gave him a rest from digging every day. Because it would make the counselors happy.