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Holes

by Louis Sachar

Jonathan M. Lawrence
English 378, 2000.

Name ________

Date ____

Per. __

Holes Statement Opinionnaire

Directions: Read each of the following statements. Write "A" for "agree" or "D" for "disagree" as appropriate. You can not be a fence sitter on this. Only "A" or "D" are acceptable answers. Be prepared to share your answers, and reasons for your answers, with the class.

______ 1. Only people who are guilty will be found "guilty" under the United States' legal system.

______ 2. People from different ethnic groups need to always be aware of the motives of Caucasians.

______ 3. Nowadays, people only look out for themselves.

______ 4. Everyone can read in America.

______ 5. Revenge is acceptable as long as you can justify it.

______ 6. It is alright to disobey authority figures, as long as you do it with someone else.

______ 7. "Folklore" is the study of scary stories.

______ 8. There is no such thing as a coincidence. Everything happens for a reason.

______ 9. Kids should be held accountable for crimes just like adults.

______ 10. Authority is for our own good and for the good of society.

______ 11. It is appropriate to do anything in order to preserve the morality of a community, even if it seems wrong at the time.

______ 12. It is our responsibility to make sure every person in a community is following the rules and laws.

 


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