Chapter 1-3 Comprehension Questions:

1. What is the name of the main character in the book “Holes”?
2. Where is Camp Green Lake located?
3. Why did Stanley Yelnats get sent to Camp Green Lake?
4. How does Stanley feel about his family’s curse?
5. Describe the conditions at Camp Green Lake.
6. What is the significance of the yellow-spotted lizards?
7. How does Stanley’s relationship with Zero change throughout these chapters?
8. Why does Stanley decide to teach Zero how to read?
9. What is the purpose of digging holes at Camp Green Lake?
10. How does the author use flashbacks to provide background information?

Chapter 4-6 Comprehension Questions:

1. How does Stanley’s physical strength improve as he continues to dig holes?
2. Describe the relationship between Mr. Sir and the boys at Camp Green Lake.
3. Why does Stanley decide to steal Mr. Sir’s sunflower seeds?
4. How does the Warden treat the boys at Camp Green Lake?
5. Explain the significance of the lipstick tube Stanley finds in the hole.
6. How does the author use foreshadowing in these chapters?
7. Why does Stanley decide to go up the mountain with Zero?
8. How does the author create suspense during Stanley and Zero’s journey?
9. What does Stanley discover about Zero’s past?
10. How does the author use humor to lighten the mood in the story?

Chapter 7-9 Comprehension Questions:

1. Describe the setting of God’s Thumb.
2. How does Stanley and Zero’s friendship grow stronger during their time on the mountain?
3. What does Stanley find at the top of God’s Thumb?
4. How does the author use symbolism in the story?
5. Explain the significance of the onions Stanley and Zero find.
6. How does the author create tension during the confrontation with the Warden?
7. Why does Stanley decide to steal the water truck?
8. How does the author use dialogue to reveal character traits?
9. What is the outcome of Stanley and Zero’s escape from Camp Green Lake?
10. How does the author use the theme of redemption in the story?