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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first game that Hollis and Steven play?
(a) Checkers.
(b) Clue.
(c) Monopoly.
(d) Chess.

2. Why does Mr. Regan warn Hollis and Steven about the mountain?
(a) It is supposed to snow tonight.
(b) Fires had broken out in wooded areas.
(c) A hiker is reported missing.
(d) The road going up is muddy.

3. Which of the following is NOT included in the art materials the Old Man gives to Hollis?
(a) Colored pencils.
(b) Watercolors.
(c) Erasers.
(d) A pad of paper.

4. Why is Hollis going to have lunch with the woman in #79?
(a) She is the principal at the middle school.
(b) She may be taking Hollis into her home.
(c) She is the new social worker on Hollis' case.
(d) She is going to give Hollis piano lessons.

5. What does Beatrice ask Hollis to do before she leaves?
(a) Take care of Josie.
(b) Do the dishes.
(c) Take Josie's check to the bank.
(d) Feed the cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hollis thinks that one day she will build a house ___________________.

2. Josie collects some seawood to use as ___________________.

3. What does Josie tell Hollis as she twirls in the street?

4. What form of transportation does Hollis take to get to the Regans' town?

5. Hollis happy because she hears the Old Man and Izzy talking about ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What arrangements has the Mustard Woman made for Hollis with a woman named Eleanor?

2. How does Josie help boost Hollis' self esteem as she gives her a hat to wear to the movies?

3. What does Hollis realize she will have to do in order to stay with Josie?

4. How does Hollis first meet Steven?

5. What nickname does Hollis call Mr. Regan?

6. What is the premise of PICTURES OF HOLLIS WOODS?

7. What event is depicted in Hollis' Sixth Picture, Driving the Truck?

8. How do Hollis and Josie avoid the Mustard Woman when she comes to Josie's to check up on Hollis?

9. What special gift does the Old Man give to Hollis one night?

10. What does the Old Man tell Hollis in the Fifth Picture, The Old Man, that no one has ever said to her before about herself or her art?

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