Holes Differentiated Quiz
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Holes Differentiated Quiz
Suggested time: 35–40 minutes
Total: 20 marks
Part 1: Core
Answer Questions 1–4. Read each question carefully. Circle one answer unless the question tells you to do something different.
Why is Stanley Yelnats sent to Camp Green Lake?
Match each character or place with the correct description. Write the letter in each gap.
Write True or False. If the statement is false, correct it.
a) The boys dig holes because the Warden says it builds character. ________________________________
Correction, if needed: ________________________________________________________________
b) Camp Green Lake is a green, wet lake. ________________________________________________
Correction, if needed: ________________________________________________________________
c) Stanley helps Zero climb the mountain. ________________________________________________
Correction, if needed: ________________________________________________________________
What does Stanley learn about the curse on his family?
Part 2: Support
Use the prompts to help you show what you understand.
Put these events in the correct order by writing 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the blanks.
_____ Stanley and Zero find refuge on the mountain.
_____ Stanley is sent to Camp Green Lake.
_____ Stanley carries Zero up the mountain.
_____ Stanley and Zero find the suitcase.
Why does Stanley choose to help Zero, even though helping him could cause trouble?
Why are onions important near the end of the novel?
Part 3: Challenge
Give complete answers. Use details from the novel to support your ideas. Page numbers are not required.
How does Stanley change from the beginning to the end of the novel? Give one clear example.
What does the ending suggest about justice and the family curse? Explain your idea.
“Friendship is more powerful than unfair rules.” How far do you agree? Write a paragraph about Holes. Include at least two specific details from the novel, such as Stanley and Zero’s friendship, the digging, the onions, the curse, the Warden, or the ending.
Teacher Answer Key
1. He is wrongly accused of stealing Clyde “Sweet Feet” Livingston’s shoes.
2. 1–D, 2–C, 3–A, 4–B.
3. a) True. b) False: Camp Green Lake is a dry lake bed in the desert. c) True.
4. Stanley learns that Elya Yelnats broke a promise to Madame Zeroni, leading to a family curse. Accept answers explaining that the curse is connected to bad luck in the Yelnats family.
5. 3, 1, 2, 4.
6. Accept answers explaining that Stanley cares about Zero, recognises their friendship, or believes Zero deserves help. Award 1 mark for a relevant reason and 1 mark for a clear explanation.
7. They help Stanley and Zero survive and protect them from yellow-spotted lizards.
8. Accept answers such as Stanley becoming braver, stronger, more responsible, or more caring. The example should show change.
9. Accept answers explaining that the curse is broken when Stanley carries Zero, and that the ending restores justice by revealing the suitcase and exposing the truth about the stolen shoes. Other well-supported interpretations are acceptable.
10. Marking guide: 5 marks: clear viewpoint, two accurate textual details, thoughtful explanation of how the evidence supports the viewpoint, and organised writing. 3–4 marks: relevant viewpoint and evidence with some explanation. 1–2 marks: simple idea or limited evidence. Accept either agreement or disagreement if supported accurately.
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