In this series of worksheets, students are accompanied in their independent reading of the novel 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. Chapters 3–8.
Key stage: KS 3
Curriculum topic: Reading
Curriculum subtopic: Use Inference and Evidence
Difficulty level: 
This worksheet will be based on chapters 3–8 of Holes by Louis Sachar. You must have read these chapters before answering the questions and have the book in front of you.
Have you read chapters 3–8? Which words below best summarise these chapters?
In chapter 3, as Stanley travels to Camp Green Lake, what do we learn about his life? Select the five statements below that are true.
What did the one-legged Gypsy do when Stanley's great-great-grandfather stole the pig?
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Stanley's great-grandfather made lots of money on the stock exchange but what happened to it?
In these chapters we learn that Stanley is lonely, picked on at school, overweight, arrested for something he hadn't done and was from a poor family. Why do you think the writer wants the reader to feel sorry for Stanley in these chapters?
These questions are now based on chapter 4.
What is the daily routine for the 'campers'?
Why doesn't the camp need any guards or fences to keep the boys there?
In chapter 5, the reader is introduced to the other characters at the camp. Match the characters' names with their nicknames.
Column A | Column B |
Mom | Rex |
Squid | Stanley |
X-Ray | Lewis |
Barf Bag | Theodore |
Magnet | has no real name |
Armpit | Jose |
Zigzag | Ricky |
Zero | Alan |
no nick-name yet | Mr Pendanski |
In chapter 6, the writer shows how unpleasant life at the camp was for the boys. Which three details below are true?
In chapter 7, the writer introduces the story about Stanley's ancestors. What country did they originate from?
Stanley's great-great-grandfather was called Elya Yelnats. When he was 15, he fell in love with a local girl called Myra Menke who was 14. Elya went to ask her father if he could marry her but so did Igor Barkov.
Select the three correct facts below about Igor.
What does each suitor offer Myra's father?
Column A | Column B |
Elya | a fat pig |
Igor | a heart full of love |
Elya goes to ask Madame Zeroni for advice. Read the description of her on page 29. Select the three correct details about her.
What does Elya promise Madame Zeroni?
Chapter 8 focuses on the lizards. Select the five correct facts from the description of them in chapter 8.
Have you read chapters 3–8? Which words below best summarise these chapters?
In chapter 3, as Stanley travels to Camp Green Lake, what do we learn about his life? Select the five statements below that are true.
What did the one-legged Gypsy do when Stanley's great-great-grandfather stole the pig?
Stanley's great-grandfather made lots of money on the stock exchange but what happened to it?
In these chapters we learn that Stanley is lonely, picked on at school, overweight, arrested for something he hadn't done and was from a poor family. Why do you think the writer wants the reader to feel sorry for Stanley in these chapters?
These questions are now based on chapter 4.
What is the daily routine for the 'campers'?
Why doesn't the camp need any guards or fences to keep the boys there?
In chapter 5, the reader is introduced to the other characters at the camp. Match the characters' names with their nicknames.
Column A | Column B |
Mom | Mr Pendanski |
Squid | Alan |
X-Ray | Rex |
Barf Bag | Lewis |
Magnet | Jose |
Armpit | Theodore |
Zigzag | Ricky |
Zero | has no real name |
no nick-name yet | Stanley |
In chapter 6, the writer shows how unpleasant life at the camp was for the boys. Which three details below are true?
In chapter 7, the writer introduces the story about Stanley's ancestors. What country did they originate from?
Stanley's great-great-grandfather was called Elya Yelnats. When he was 15, he fell in love with a local girl called Myra Menke who was 14. Elya went to ask her father if he could marry her but so did Igor Barkov.
Select the three correct facts below about Igor.
What does each suitor offer Myra's father?
Column A | Column B |
Elya | a heart full of love |
Igor | a fat pig |
Elya goes to ask Madame Zeroni for advice. Read the description of her on page 29. Select the three correct details about her.
What does Elya promise Madame Zeroni?
Chapter 8 focuses on the lizards. Select the five correct facts from the description of them in chapter 8.
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