Holes Discussion Questions

Chapters 15-21

1. According to Zigzag, how does the Warden know the boys’ names?
2. Why did Zero not understand the joke in Stanley’s letter?
3. What does Stanley know that the Warden doesn’t?
4. Explain the situation in which Stanley gets hurt.
5. What indications are there that the Warden is getting impatient?
6. Can you think of some reasons why Zero might not be familiar with
any nursery rhymes or the show Sesame Street?
7. Why doesn’t Stanley worry that Zero is looking over his shoulder?
8. How did Magnet get his nickname?
9. Explain what happens with the sunflower seeds.
10.Explain what happens when Mr. Sir takes Stanley to the Warden.
11.What surprised Stanley when he returned to his hole?
12.How was Stanley able to tell that Zero had dug his hole?
13.How did Stanley’s great-grandfather claim to have survived in the
desert?
14.Why do you think Stanley continues lying to his mom and dad in his
letters?
15.Why do you think Zero finishes Stanley’s hole for him?