HOLES I. Writing: (60p) Please answer the following questions in complete sentences, and using detailed examples from the novel. 1. Describe the setting of Holes in 3 full sentences. (5 pts) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. Describe the relationship between Stanely Yelnates and Hector Zeroni (zero) in 5 full sentences. (10 pts) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3. When Sam kisses Miss Katherine, Hattie Parker sees the two of them together and tells them, God will punish you. Why was Hattie Parker so upset to see Miss Katherine and Sam kissing? Explain in 5 full sentences (10p)
4. Describe how Stanelys character changes while he is at Camp Green
Lake in 5 full sentences.(10p) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5. What is an antagonist? In your opinion, who is the antagonist of this novel? Explain in 3 full sentences. (5 pts) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6. Characterize Mr. Sir in three full sentences (5 pts) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.What is the relationship between Miss Katherine and Kissing Kate
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9. How do Sams onions save Stanely and Zeros life, even a century
after Sam has died? (5 pts)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------II. Multiple Choice: Circle the best answer (3p x 10) 1. X-Ray might be described as: A. Chubby B. Wise C. A Leader D. Friendly 2. Zig-Zag and Squid are: A. Protagonists B. Heroes C. Secondary Characters D. Major Characters 3. The story of Sam and Miss Katherine can best be described as:
A. A metaphor B. A simile C. A daydream D. A flashback 4. After he runs away from camp, Zero survives by: A. He doesnt survive. He dies. B. Sneaking cereal and water from Camp at night C. Stealing the water truck from Mr. Sir D. Eating sploosh he found under an abandoned boat
5. My fingers are like little Magnets is an example of:
A. A metaphor B. A simile C. A daydream D. A Flashback
6. Fill in the blank: When Stanelys great-grandfather was rescued in the
desert; he said that he found refuge on ____________________. A. The top of a mountain B. Inside his covered wagon C. On Gods thumb D. Under Mary Lous boat 7. It was said that Green Lake was "heaven on earth" and Miss Kathrine's peaches were "food for the angels." is an example of :
A. imagery B. A simile C. A metaphor
D. Setting 8. Which of the following does NOT happen after the end of the Yelnats Family curse: A. Zero and Stanley become brothers B. Zero and Stanley leave Camp Green Lake C. Stanelys father creates a foot odor cream D. Stanely and Zero find the Camp Green Lake treasure, 9. The moment when Stanely are standing in the hole, covered in yellowspotted lizards may be called the: A. Conflict B. Falling Action C. Climax D. Conclusion 10. Which of the following is NOT a theme of Holes: A. The Value of Friendship B. Fate and superstition C. The Importance of History D. Unhappy endings
Bonus Question: (5pts) What is the significance of the title Holes? Explain in 5 full sentences:
