Why is Zigzag sleeping in? (p. 130)
Prove that it’s 46 days from May 24 to July 8.
- Hint: You may find help at the bottom of the page.
How many holes has Stanley dug? (p. 131)
Why do you think Stanley feels awkward when Zero digs his hole?
- Hint: If Zero was digging your hole, why might you feel awkward?
The other boys do no like the deal Zero and Stanley have struck. (pp. 132-133)
- Why not do you think?
Why did Mr. Pendanski fire his pistol in the air? (p. 135)
When the Warden says, “Excuse me?” what does she mean? (p. 137)
- Hint: She’s not asking to be excused!
The Warden and the others all think Zero is stupid. (pp. 138-139)
- Is that fair? Why or why not?
Why did Zero hit Mr. Pendanski? (p. 139)
Why don’t the camp counselors chase after Zero? (p. 139)

ABCD (10 points)

Make a prediction:
Zero has “escaped” into the desert around Camp Green Lake.
What might happen next?
If you’ve seen the movie or read ahead, try to remember what you thought might happen to Zero before you knew how Holes ends.