Holes

Part 5: pages 127-154

Name: ____________________

Vocabulary Preview
Before you read, review the vocabulary and dictionary entries below. Write the part of speech for each word.

1. humid: The air became unbearably humid. (p.127)

Part of speech ( )

2. fist: The peak [of the mountain] looked to him exactly like a giant fist, with the thumb sticking
straight up. (p.128)
Part of speech ( )

3. insult: Youre insulting him, Zig, said X-Ray. (p.133)

Part of speech ( )

4. feeble: Stanley made a feeble attempt to punch Zigzag. (p.135)

Part of speech ( )

3-2-1
After you read, review the pages and write: 3 important events, 2 things you didn't understand, and 1 thing you liked
about this section of the book.

3 important events
1.

2.

3.

2 things you didn't understand

1.

2.

1 thing you liked

1.

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Reading questions
While you are reading, write down your answers to the questions below. You should write down the page number(s)
with your answer so that you can find the answer in the book later. Be prepared to discuss your answers in class.
1.

What do you think about Mr. Pendanski after reading this section? Did your opinion about him
change? What about your opinion of the other boys or the Warden? Explain why.

2. Why did Stanley decide to find Zero? What does this tell you about their relationship? Do you think
Stanley made the right decision to leave camp and find Zero?

Post-reading journal
Journal: On the left, write one phrase, sentence, or passage from the text that you found interesting (note the page
numbers). On the right side, give your response to what you chose. Your response may include your reasons for
choosing a particular passage and how it affects you. Be prepared to discuss in class.

*All definitions from Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English: www.ldoceonline.com

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Vocabulary: The following words appear in pages 127-154 of Holes. Using words from the lists, fill in
the blanks in the following definitions. The number in parentheses refers to the page in Holes where the
word appears.
impressive (132)
delirious (128)

drown (154)
investigation (139)

drenched (127)
mean well (139)

cautious (151)

rob (132)

mumble (138)

1. Something that is ______________________ (adj) makes you admire it because it is good, large, or
important
2. ________________________ (adj) means covered with a lot of liquid
3. If you are ________________________ (adj) your mind is sick and your talking doesnt make any
sense
4. ______________________ (v) means to steal money or property from a person.
5. If you ____________________________ (v) you are trying to help and not to cause trouble.
6.

(A/An) _______________________ (n) is an official attempt (try) to find out the truth.

7. ______________________ (v) means to die by being under water for too long.
8. ______________________ (v) means to say something quietly or not clearly so others cannot hear or
understand.
9. If you are ____________________________ (adj) you are careful to avoid danger or risks.

Write an original sentence using each of the following words. The definition of the word must
be the same as that of the word used in the story. You may use a dictionary, but try to guess the
meaning of the word from its context in the story. The meaning of the word must be clear from
the sentence.
1. harsh [adj] (131): ___________________________________________________________
2. humid [adj] (127): __________________________________________________________
3. deftly [adv] (146): ___________________________________________________________
4. mirage [noun] (152): _________________________________________________________
5. insult [v] (133): _____________________________________________________________
6. stress [n] (139): _____________________________________________________________

*All definitions from Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English: www.ldoceonline.com

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Note: Numbers refer to the page in the book where the word appears. Try to guess the meaning of the word from context in the book before using your dictionary.
Define the words according to the parts of speech indicated (noun, verb, etc.). Points are given only for the correct definition and part of speech.

Word and definition

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Word and definition

stress [n] (139)

shimmering [adj] (152)

cautious [adj] (151)

mumble [v] (138)

delirious [adj] (128)

fidget [v] (145)

drown [v] (154)

twitch [v] (145)

*All definitions from Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English: www.ldoceonline.com

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