Chapter 2. Boys who have committed crimes are sent to Camp Green Lake. The boys are supposed to dig holes at the camp in
the hopes that they will build character and abide by the law
.
Why are they digging in holes?
The secretive and mysterious Warden has each inmate spend every day digging one hole to “build character.” But when an artifact from the famous “Kissin’ Kate” Barlow is found in a hole, the Warden forces the boys to work double time leading Stanley to deduce they’re digging
because the Warden is looking for something
.
What is the reason why the warden wants them to dig holes?
It turns out that the warden is a descendent of K.B. She is not interested in the boys.
She is just looking for the lost buried treasure of Kissin’ Kate Barlow
. Eventually, Stanley runs away from the camp but comes back in the middle of the night to dig where he actually found the tube.
Why will campers sometimes permit themselves to be bitten by a rattlesnake or a scorpion?
Why will campers sometimes permit themselves to be bitten by a rattlesnake or a scorpion?
Because they wanted to rest and not digging holes
. What is the significance of the phrase, “The Warden owns the shade”? That the Warden controls all in the camp.
Why is Stanley at Camp Green Lake?
While Stanley was walking, a pair of shoes had fallen from a freeway overpass, and hit him on the head. Since his father was doing experiments with sneakers, Stanley ran home to give them to his father. …
Stanley was convicted of stealing the shoes
and sent to Camp Green Lake.
What were the requirements for hole digging?
What were the requirements for hole digging? The requirements for hole digging was that
each day you must dig one hole. Each hole must be five feet deep, and five feet across in every direction
. Their shovel is to be used as their measuring stick.
How old is Stanley Yelnats now?
Camp Green Lake. Stanley Yelnats IV (also known as “Caveman” by the rest of the campers, but referred to in the book by his proper name): Stanley is a
14-year-old boy
who does not have any friends from school and is often picked on by his classmates and the school bully.
Is Mr SIR in holes a woman?
| Marion Sevillon (Mr. Sir) | Actor Jon Voight | Family unknown | Gender Male | Race Hispanic-American |
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Why does Stanley suddenly collapse when he is digging?
Explain Stanley’s sudden collapse.
ZigZag had accidentally struck Stanley in the side of his head with the shovel causing him to collapse in the hole
. … He knew exactly how much he would be expected to dig each day and he no longer had to worry about other shovels swinging past his face.
Is Kissin Kate Barlow the warden?
| Characters | Camp Green Lake Staff The Warden (Louise Walker) • Mr. Sir (Marion Sevillo) • Mr. Pendanski (Mom) |
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What choices did the judge give Stanley in holes?
When he goes to court, he is proven guilty and the judge gives him two choices.
He can go to jail, or he can go to Camp Green Lake
. Naturally, Stanley chooses Camp Green Lake.
Why was Stanley unhappy at home?
To write to his parents every week. How do we know that Stanley was very unhappy at home?
Stanley had no friends and his classmates where making fun of his size.
What does the Warden owns the shade mean?
3 the significance of the phase “The Warden owns the shade” means
only the warden can lay in the shade
. 4 they say you might as well lie in the hammock in the warden’s shade if you get bitten by a yellow spotted lizard because you won’t live much longer.
Is Stanley Yelnats tall?
The only information about his physical appearance is that Stanley is white,
tall
and overweight and the kids at school often tease him about his size (Sachar 7), which could result in him not being very self-confident. Although he and his family seem to be cursed, they […] “always remained hopeful” (Sachar 9).
Why did Elya leave the pig?
Why did Elya leave the pig and walk away distraught?
He was hurt that Myra didn’t love him enough to pick him.
Is Holes a true story?
No,
Holes is not a true story
. It is a fictional novel for children and young adults.
