Final answer:
In the novel 'Holes' by Louis Sachar, X-Ray tells Caveman to give any interesting finds to him. This is a strategy to gain favors from the camp staff.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question refers to the novel Holes by Louis Sachar in which the character X-Ray tells Caveman (Stanley Yelnats) that if he (Caveman) ever found something interesting while digging holes at the camp, he should hand it over to X-Ray. The correct answer to the student's question is: X-Ray told Caveman that if he ever found something he should give it to X-Ray. This strategy is part of X-Ray's plan to gain favor with the camp staff to get additional perks, namely a day off from digging.