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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe events of Holes are described out of sequence. This makes the book an example of asequential narrative.chronological narrative.parallel narrative.fractured narrative.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe flashbacks in the book Holes give the readera chronological sequence of events.more than one time frame and perspective.only one complete narrative storyline.unimportant pieces of information.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceTRUE OR FALSE?
Narrative structure is the way events in a story's plot are organized.TRUEFALSE - 4. Multiple ChoiceRead this excerpt from Holes:
Back at school, a bully named Derrick Dunne used to torment Stanley. The teachers never took Stanley’s complaints seriously, because Derrick was so much smaller than Stanley. Some teachers even seemed to find it amusing that a little kid like Derrick could pick on someone as big as Stanley.
Based on this flashback, what conclusion can be made about Stanley?Based on this flashback, what conclusion can be made about Stanley?Stanley needs to stand up for himself.Stanley is used to difficult situations.Stanley is not bothered by Derrick’s bullying. - 5. Multiple ChoiceIn the book Holes, how does the flashback about Stanley’s grandfather affect the reader?It helps the reader understand why Stanley and his family always have bad luck.It helps the reader to understand why Stanley was sent to Camp Green Lake.It makes the story less interesting and more difficult for the reader to follow.It makes the story more predictable and easier for the reader to understand.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceTRUE OR FALSE?
Story events are often told in chronological order, but they don't have to be because the author can tell the story however they feel like they want to tell it.TRUEFALSE - 7. Multiple ChoiceRead this excerpt from Holes:
"Their life was not easy. Elya worked hard, but bad luck seemed to follow him everywhere. He always seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. . . .After his barn was struck by lightning for the third time, he told Sarah about his broken promise to Madame Zeroni. “I’m worse than a pig thief,” he said. “You should leave me and find someone who isn’t cursed.”
Why does Sachar include this information in the flashback?to show that Elya has nothing to do with the bad luck Stanley is experiencingto show that Stanley needs to find Madame Zeroni in order to lift the curseto show that the Yelnats’ curse is tied to Elya’s betrayal of Madame Zeronito show that Elya’s bad luck caused his wife to leave him for another man - 8. Multiple ChoiceTRUE OR FALSE?
A flashback gives background information from the author's thoughts, words, or actions.TRUEFALSE - 9. Multiple ChoiceIn chapter 6 of Holes, the story of Stanley’s arrest and trial is told to the reader through the use ofchronology.a parallel structure.sequencing.flashback.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich event from chapter 7 of Holes is related as a flashback?Stanley’s shovel not making a dent on the groundStanley jumping on the back of the blade with both feetStanley’s grandfather falling in love with Myra MenkeStanley’s shovel fitting into the hole
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