Name ________________________ Date ________________________
Reading: "Holes" Chapters 34-42 Test

Vocabulary

boast
mirage
sheepishly
frail
protruding
shimmering
interwoven
ruts
ventilation

 

1. The light from the full moon was _______________________ off the ocean.

2. Stanley was trying to reach the pool of water until he realized that is was only a ________________________.
3. Mark ______________________________ approached the teacher to ask for her forgiveness for his disrespectful remark.
4. In order for the cooling system to work more efficiently, we will need to purchase a new ___________________ system.

5. The tires from their bikes were leaving deep ________________ in the wet ground.
6. Stanley;ey was aft aid that Zero would not be able to keep up with him because of his weakened and ______________ physical condition.
7. Stand over here and I will try to _________________ you over the wall.
8. The fronds from the tree were __________________ together to create sleeping mats for the campers.
9. I was not paying attention to where I was walking and tripped over the ______________________ stick.

 

altitude
destiny
increment
contaminated
gloppier
precipice
contritely
gully
quack

 

10. When the pilot reached an __________________________ of two thousand feet, he retracted the landing gear.
11. As each _______________________ was attained we were closer to the completion of the project.
12. I was standing on a(n) precipice of the cliff looking for the lost cattle.
13. The Grand Canyon is an example of a large ________________.
14. The ground became ____________________ as the rain continued to fall for the fourth straight day.
15. I refuse to go to that doctor because I think he is a ___________________.
16. Eric _________________________ apologized to his best friend for not being there when he needed his encouragement.
17. You should be certain that this lake is not _________________________ before you swim in it.
18. I am not certain was my ___________________ is, but I hope that I will be a success at whatever I attempt.

Written Expression

Imagine that you are Stanley and you want to keep a record of your experiences while at Camp Green Lake. Include a description of a situation you are currently experiencing and how you plan to improve it. Also write how you have changed because of your experiences.

 

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