3V HOLES WORKSHEET 21 - 28
Chapter 21
Stanley has to walk back to his hole. Walking through the desolate wasteland makes him think of his
great-grandfather, the one who had been robbed by Kate Barlow. (bottom p.92)
1. For how long did Stanley’s great-grandfather survive in the desert (p. 92)?
17 days
2. Though he was insane when he was found, he had an explanation for his survival. What was his
explanation (p. 93)?
‘found refuge on god’s thumb’
3. When Stanley returns to his hole he finds it nearly finished. How come (p. 94)?
the boys dug it for him
Chapter 22
1. Stanley thanks Zero and asks him why he did it. What is Zero’s answer (p.96)?
zero knew stanley didn’t steal sunflower seeds nor the shoes
2. Since Stanley’s not worn-out from digging, he offers to do something for Zero somthing in return.
What (p.96)?
he wants to teach zero to read
3. Which deal do they make after this (p.98)?
zero digs one hours and stanley teaches him one hour
4. Zero turns out to be not stupid at all. He learns the alphabet really quickly. What else is he
incredibly good at (p. 99)?
he is good at math
5. At the end of this chapter Stanley realizes what the gold tube is. What is it (p.99)?
its a half of a lipstick tube
Chapter 23
This is a description of Green Lake in its former glory (110 years ago) and the festivities that used to
be held there on the “Fourth of July” (Independence Day – onafhankelijkheidsdag)
Chapter 21
Stanley has to walk back to his hole. Walking through the desolate wasteland makes him think of his
great-grandfather, the one who had been robbed by Kate Barlow. (bottom p.92)
1. For how long did Stanley’s great-grandfather survive in the desert (p. 92)?
17 days
2. Though he was insane when he was found, he had an explanation for his survival. What was his
explanation (p. 93)?
‘found refuge on god’s thumb’
3. When Stanley returns to his hole he finds it nearly finished. How come (p. 94)?
the boys dug it for him
Chapter 22
1. Stanley thanks Zero and asks him why he did it. What is Zero’s answer (p.96)?
zero knew stanley didn’t steal sunflower seeds nor the shoes
2. Since Stanley’s not worn-out from digging, he offers to do something for Zero somthing in return.
What (p.96)?
he wants to teach zero to read
3. Which deal do they make after this (p.98)?
zero digs one hours and stanley teaches him one hour
4. Zero turns out to be not stupid at all. He learns the alphabet really quickly. What else is he
incredibly good at (p. 99)?
he is good at math
5. At the end of this chapter Stanley realizes what the gold tube is. What is it (p.99)?
its a half of a lipstick tube
Chapter 23
This is a description of Green Lake in its former glory (110 years ago) and the festivities that used to
be held there on the “Fourth of July” (Independence Day – onafhankelijkheidsdag)
