Holes Novel Chapter 6 Trivia Questions Quiz

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1. To give money or goods for a good cause WORD BANK:  court, prospect, testify, donate, amusing, retrieve, coincidence, auctioned, lawyer

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The word "donate" means to give money or goods for a good cause. It is an act of generosity where individuals or organizations contribute to a charitable or philanthropic cause. This could involve donating money to support a charity, giving goods to those in need, or providing resources for a specific cause or organization. The act of donating is voluntary and aimed at making a positive impact on society or helping those who are less fortunate.

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Holes Novel Chapter 6 Trivia Questions Quiz - Quiz

What do you know about Chapter 6 in Holes? There is a story behind the sneakers that Clyde Livingston, the famous baseball player, had donated to a homeless... see moreshelter. Stanley was accused of stealing these sneakers for his father’s project. It isn’t true, but he is sent away anyway. Livingston came to his trial, and he wasn’t so keen on Stanley’s defense. Take this quiz and see how much you know about Chapter 6 in Holes.
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2. What had Stanley supposedly done to be sent to Camp Green Lake?

Explanation

Stanley was supposedly sent to Camp Green Lake for stealing a pair of sneakers that belonged to Clyde Livingston. This action suggests that Stanley committed theft by taking someone else's property without permission. The fact that the sneakers belonged to Clyde Livingston, who is described as famous, implies that the theft had significant consequences and attracted attention. This act of stealing may have been seen as a serious offense, leading to Stanley's punishment of being sent to the camp.

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3. Stanley didn't have a lawyer for trial.  His family could not afford one.  His mother insisted that he didn't need a lawyer, he just needed to tell the truth.

Explanation

The given answer is true because the passage states that Stanley did not have a lawyer for his trial because his family could not afford one. Additionally, his mother believed that he did not need a lawyer and just needed to tell the truth. This implies that Stanley went to trial without legal representation, confirming the statement that he did not have a lawyer.

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4. Back at home, there was a bully named Derrick Dunne; who was smaller than Stanley and would taunt and humiliate Stanley all the time.

Explanation

The given statement suggests that there was a bully named Derrick Dunne who would taunt and humiliate Stanley at home. This implies that the statement is true, as it confirms the existence of a bully and their behavior towards Stanley.

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5. A person who practices or studies law. WORD BANK:  court, prospect, testify, donate, amusing, retrieve, coincidence, auctioned, lawyer

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A lawyer is a person who practices or studies law. They provide legal advice, represent clients in court, and advocate for their rights. Lawyers are knowledgeable about the legal system and use their expertise to interpret and apply laws to specific cases. They may specialize in various areas of law such as criminal, civil, corporate, or family law. Their role is to provide legal guidance and representation to individuals or organizations in legal matters.

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6. How did Stanley feel about the food that first night?  How do you know?

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Stanley felt fine about the food that first night because he had never been one to leave food on his plate, no matter how it tasted. This suggests that even though the food may not have been exceptional, Stanley still ate it without complaint.

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7. How did Stanley get the sneakers?

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Stanley got the sneakers because they fell from the sky on his walk home.

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8. What did the teachers do whenever Stanley made complaints about the bully?

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The teachers did not take Stanley's complaints seriously and some even found them amusing. This suggests that the teachers did not address the issue of bullying and did not take any action to stop it.

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9. To submit testimony in court WORD BANK:  court, prospect, testify, donate, amusing, retrieve, coincidence, auctioned, lawyer

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The word "testify" is the correct answer because it directly relates to the action of submitting testimony in court. Testifying refers to giving evidence or making a statement under oath in a legal setting. The other words in the word bank do not have a direct connection to the given context of submitting testimony in court.

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10. What did Stanley's cot smell like?

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The given answer, "sour milk," suggests that Stanley's cot had a smell similar to that of spoiled or sour milk. This implies that the cot had a unpleasant and off-putting odor.

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11. What did Stanley do that probably looked suspicious to the police?

Explanation

Stanley's act of running is likely to have appeared suspicious to the police. Running can often be interpreted as an attempt to evade or escape from something, which could have raised suspicions about his intentions or involvement in a potential crime or illegal activity.

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12. A tribunal presided over by a judge. WORD BANK:  court, prospect, testify, donate, amusing, retrieve, coincidence, aunctioned, lawyer

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A court is a legal institution where trials and hearings take place, presided over by a judge. It is a formal setting where legal disputes are resolved, and individuals involved in the case, such as lawyers and witnesses, present their arguments and evidence. The judge ensures that the proceedings adhere to the law and makes decisions based on the evidence and arguments presented. The word "court" accurately describes the setting and function of a tribunal presided over by a judge.

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13. What did Stanley think of Clyde Livingston?

Explanation

Stanley thought very highly of Clyde Livingston, considering him as his hero.

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14. What was supposed to happen to the old sneakers?

Explanation

The old sneakers were intended to be auctioned off in order to raise funds for the homeless. This suggests that the sneakers were in good enough condition to be sold and that the proceeds from the auction would be used to support those in need.

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15. Stanley tried to handle the bullying situation by complaining to his teachers.

Explanation

Stanley's attempt to handle the bullying situation by complaining to his teachers is confirmed to be true. This implies that he took the initiative to seek help from his teachers in order to address the issue of bullying.

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16. Entertaining or pleasing WORD BANK:  court, prospect, testify, donate, amusing, retrieve, coincidence, auctioned, lawyer

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The word "amusing" is the correct answer because it means something that is entertaining or pleasing. It is likely the best fit for the given word bank, as the other options do not have the same meaning. The word "court" refers to a legal setting, "prospect" means a possibility or potential, "testify" means to give evidence in court, "donate" means to give something for free, "retrieve" means to get something back, "coincidence" means a random occurrence, "auctioned" means sold to the highest bidder, and "lawyer" refers to a legal professional. Therefore, "amusing" is the most suitable option.

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17. What did Clyde think of Stanley?

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Clyde despised Stanley and thought he was a horrible person. This can be inferred from the statement that Clyde despised Stanley, indicating a strong negative feeling towards him. Additionally, the phrase "thought he was a horrible person" further emphasizes Clyde's negative opinion of Stanley.

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18. At that time, did Stanley know the sneakers belonged to Clyde Livingston?

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Stanley did not know that the sneakers belonged to Clyde Livingston. Instead, he interpreted the incident of the sneakers hitting him on the head as a sign and quickly ran home. This suggests that he did not have any prior knowledge or indication that the sneakers belonged to his hero.

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19. The Judge described Stanley's crime as "despicable".  Why do you think he considered this crime so terrible?

Explanation

The Judge considered Stanley's crime as "despicable" because the shoes belonged to someone famous and were supposed to be auctioned off for a good cause. This suggests that the crime not only involved stealing, which is inherently wrong, but also that it had consequences beyond personal gain. The fact that the shoes were meant to be auctioned off for a good cause implies that the crime disrupted the potential positive impact that the auction could have had. Therefore, the Judge likely considered it a terrible crime due to the combination of theft and the harm caused to the charitable cause.

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20. Stanley was repulsed by the food at Camp Green Lake.

Explanation

The statement "Stanley was repulsed by the food at Camp Green Lake" is not true. There is no information provided about Stanley's reaction to the food at Camp Green Lake, so it cannot be determined whether he was repulsed by it or not. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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21. On the day Stanley got arrested, there were a series of events that led up to the arrest.  The first was, Stanley missing the bus.  Why had Stanley missed the bus that day?

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The reason Stanley missed the bus that day was because he was in the restroom retrieving his notebook from the toilet.

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22. The remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without any connection WORD BANK:  court, prospect, testify, donate, amusing, retrieve, coincidence, auctioned, lawyer

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A coincidence refers to the remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without any connection. It is a situation where two or more events happen at the same time or in a similar manner, but there is no apparent reason or cause for their correlation. Coincidences are often seen as surprising or unexpected, as they seem to defy the odds or logic. In this context, the given word "coincidence" accurately describes the phenomenon of unrelated events occurring simultaneously or in a way that seems unlikely.

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23. Something expected WORD BANK:  court, prospect, testify, donate, amusing, retrieve, coincidence, auctioned, lawyer

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The word "prospect" refers to a potential or likely future event or possibility. In the given word bank, all the other words do not match the meaning of "prospect". "Court" is a place where legal proceedings take place, "testify" means to give evidence in court, "donate" means to give something for free, "amusing" means entertaining or funny, "retrieve" means to get something back, "coincidence" means a random event that happens by chance, "auctioned" means to sell something to the highest bidder, and "lawyer" is a legal professional. Therefore, "prospect" is the only word that fits the given context.

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24. What were the showers like at Camp Green Lake?

Explanation

The showers at Camp Green Lake were cold, as indicated by the option "cold" in the given choices. Additionally, the water shut off automatically, which suggests that there was a time limit for showering. This is supported by the option "water shut off automatically" in the choices. Lastly, the showers were 4 minutes long, as stated in the option "4 minutes long".

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25. Although Stanley's family wanted him to have a lawyer for the trial, they just couldn't afford one.

Explanation

The statement says that Stanley's family wanted him to have a lawyer for the trial, but they couldn't afford one. This implies that Stanley did not have a lawyer for the trial, which contradicts the statement. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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26. A public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder WORD BANK:  court, prospect, testify, donate, amusing, retrieve, coincidence, aunctioned, lawyer

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The correct answer is "auctioned". An auction is a public sale where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder. It is a process where interested buyers compete by offering higher prices until the highest bid is reached, and the item is then sold to that bidder. The word "auctioned" accurately describes this process of selling goods or property through an auction.

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To give money or goods for a good cause...
What had Stanley supposedly done to be sent to Camp Green Lake?
Stanley didn't have a lawyer for trial.  His family could not...
Back at home, there was a bully named Derrick Dunne; who was smaller...
A person who practices or studies law....
How did Stanley feel about the food that first night?  How do you...
How did Stanley get the sneakers?
What did the teachers do whenever Stanley made complaints about the...
To submit testimony in court...
What did Stanley's cot smell like?
What did Stanley do that probably looked suspicious to the police?
A tribunal presided over by a judge....
What did Stanley think of Clyde Livingston?
What was supposed to happen to the old sneakers?
Stanley tried to handle the bullying situation by complaining to his...
Entertaining or pleasing...
What did Clyde think of Stanley?
At that time, did Stanley know the sneakers belonged to Clyde...
The Judge described Stanley's crime as "despicable"....
Stanley was repulsed by the food at Camp Green Lake.
On the day Stanley got arrested, there were a series of events that...
The remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without any...
Something expected...
What were the showers like at Camp Green Lake?
Although Stanley's family wanted him to have a lawyer for the...
A public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest...
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