Holes Chapter 8-12 Comprehension

Describe the yellow spotted lizard.

Lime green, 11 yellow spots, black teeth, white tongue, red eyes

When Mr. Pendanski asks Zero what he would like to do as a career, what does he say?

"I like to dig holes."

Why does X-Ray say that Stanley should give him anything else that he might find while digging?

Because X-Ray has been there for a year, and Stanley has only been there a month. For this reason, X-Ray says that it is more important for him to get the day off than for Stanley to get a break.

Why do Armpit & X Ray decide that Stanley is tough?

Because he stood up to the "orange lump" in the rec. room

What nickname to the boys give Stanley?

Caveman

The first thing Stanley finds while digging is a

Fish Fossil

Why does Stanley lie about Camp Green Lake to his mom?

He doesn't want to worry her.

Does Stanley like his nickname? Why, or why not?

He likes his nickname, no matter what it is, because it shows that the other boys accept him.

Does Stanley get the day off for his first find?

No. The fossil is not what the warden is looking for.

Which of the boys is the "understood" leader & why?

X-Ray is considered the leader because he has been there the longest.