Why is Mr Pendanski mean to zero
Mr. Pendanski is the camp counselor of tent D and “Dr. Pendanski" in the movie. He starts off as kind, but his nice guy facade wears off soon after he finds out that Caveman (Stanley Yelnats IV) is teaching Zero (Hector Zeroni) how to read, and Pendanski starts to mock Zero for his so-called lack of intelligence.
How would you describe Mr Pendanski in holes
Pendanski, a counselor at Camp Green Lake, is an interesting character in Holes by Louis Sachar. Most of the time, Mr. Pendanski comes off as a caring individual, but sometimes he shows a cruel side that is more like the other employees of the camp for bad boys.
How are Mr Sir and Mr Pendanski different
Pendanski is a bit of a puzzle. Unlike Mr. Sir, who is totally comfortable pushing the boys around and letting them know he's in charge, Mr. P wants to give the impression that he and the boys are on the same team: "I want you to know, Stanley, that I respect you," he says right after Stanley arrives at camp (5.8).
What one rule should Stanley always remember
According to Counselor Pendanski, what one rule should Stanley always remember. Do not upset the warden.
Is Mr Pendanski a bad guy
Mr.
Pendanski is in charge of tent D, Stanley's tent at Camp Green Lake. He seems to be friendly but really he is just as mean as the Warden and Mr. Sir.
Is Mr Pendanski a good guy
Pendanski is by far the kindest; he gives Stanley extra water when he realizes Mr. Sir is depriving Stanley and even offers to give Stanley a ride back to camp after his first day digging. Despite these positive qualities, Mr. Pendanski also thinks very little of Zero and is constantly cruel to him.
What is zero like in Holes
Zero is very quiet in Holes. He does not like answering questions, making people think he lacks intelligence. He is intelligent, but he is not well educated because of his previous homelessness.
What is zeros real name in Holes
Hector Zeroni
Zero's real name is Hector Zeroni, but he has been called Zero for most of his life.
Why does Pendanski not like Zero
He insists that Zero has nothing to offer, is unable to learn, and is only good for digging holes. This culminates in Zero hitting Mr. Pendanski across the face with a shovel. Later, Mr.
What is zero’s personality in Holes
Zero is dark-skinned and small in stature. He is quiet (in fact, he rarely speaks), and he doesn't readily reveal his thoughts, feelings, or emotions. A rare smile spreads across his entire face.
What is Zero’s real name in the book holes
Hector Zeroni
Zero's real name is Hector Zeroni, but he has been called Zero for most of his life. He has been homeless for most of his life, and his mother abandoned (or lost) him when he was still small.
What is Zero’s real name and why is it significant
In the book Holes, Zero's real name is Hector Zeroni. This fact is significant because Stanley is the only camper at Camp Green Lake who bothers to find out that "Zero" is not stupid or worthless. Hector is actually the great-great-great-grandson of Madame Zeroni, who put a curse on the Yelnats family.
Did zero hit Mr Pendanski
Pendanski taunts Zero about how stupid he is. Zero says that he will not dig any more holes and when Mr. Pendanski tells him that digging holes is all he'll ever be good for, Zero smashes his shovel across Mr. Pendanski's face and runs away.
Is zero smart in Holes
He is quite intelligent and is particularly good in math. Zero watches Stanley write letters to his mother, and, finally, when he thinks he can trust Stanley, Zero admits that he can't read or write. He asks Stanley to teach him.
Why did zero get sick in Holes
Eventually, Zero gets sick because he has been eating from cans of 100-year-old peaches. Stanley does not give up on his friend, however. He carries him up the mountain to the water. A curse had been put on Stanley's family, the Yelnats, by Zero's great-great-great-grandmother, Madame Zeroni.
What is Zero’s real name Holes
Zero's real name is Hector Zeroni, but he has been called Zero for most of his life. He has been homeless for most of his life, and his mother abandoned (or lost) him when he was still small.
Is Zero smart in Holes
He is quite intelligent and is particularly good in math. Zero watches Stanley write letters to his mother, and, finally, when he thinks he can trust Stanley, Zero admits that he can't read or write. He asks Stanley to teach him.
Where was Zero’s mom
Though it's unclear what exactly happened or when it happened, she abandoned him at a playground. After Zero gets money from the first Stanley's suitcase, he hires private investigators to find her and succeeds.
Who is the bad guy in Holes
Warden Walker
Warden Walker is the antagonist in Holes.
What does zero look like in Holes
Zero's great-great-grandmother was Madame Zeroni, who put a curse on generations of the Yelnats family. Zero is dark-skinned and small in stature. He is quiet (in fact, he rarely speaks), and he doesn't readily reveal his thoughts, feelings, or emotions. A rare smile spreads across his entire face.
Where was zero’s mom
Though it's unclear what exactly happened or when it happened, she abandoned him at a playground. After Zero gets money from the first Stanley's suitcase, he hires private investigators to find her and succeeds.
What is zero’s real name Holes
Zero's real name is Hector Zeroni, but he has been called Zero for most of his life. He has been homeless for most of his life, and his mother abandoned (or lost) him when he was still small.
What did zero eat in Holes
The onions that Stanley and Zero eat towards the end of the movie are actually apples wrapped in an edible cover.
Why was zero sick in Holes
Eventually, Zero gets sick because he has been eating from cans of 100-year-old peaches. Stanley does not give up on his friend, however. He carries him up the mountain to the water.
How did zero get his name
Zero, whose real name is Hector Zeroni, is a camper at Camp Green Lake who is given the nickname 'Zero' because of his perceived lack of intelligence. Zero is illiterate, which means that he can't read or write, but he is a whiz at math and a clever thinker.
