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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Holling's parents not come to see him perform in the Shakespeare performance?

2. In September, what does Mrs. Baker say when Holling gives her a note from the principal?

3. In October what does Holling say is the name of the Catholic church?

4. On an icy day in January, what do students do in Mrs. Baker's class to prepare for the Standardized Achievement Tests?

5. Where does Holling think he might have to go when he sees the picture of him as Ariel all over the school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Holling and Mrs Baker start doing on Wednesday at the end of October, and how does Holling feel about the activity?

2. In October what happens to the cream puffs that Mrs. Baker has in her room?

3. What does Holling do in January when he sees his sister walking across Lee Avenue in front of a skidding bus?

4. Who does Mrs. Baker announce will be at Baker Sport Emporium?

5. How does Holling do on the test Mrs. Baker gives him on "The Tempest"?

6. How does Holling describe what his home and town look like in November?

7. What does Mrs. Baker arrange for Danny Hupfer, Doug Swieteck, and Holling to do on the last Wednesday before the holidays?

8. What is the yard and house like where Holling lives?

9. What happens the last hour of the day in every class except Mrs. Baker's after a day of taking the Standardized Achievement Tests?

10. In September, what does Holling say about a list that Doug Swieteck made up?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Baker has Holling read Shakespeare on the Wednesday when the other students have religious instruction. Why does Mrs. Baker have Holling read Shakespeare? What does Holling learn about himself, other people, and the world around him through reading Shakespeare?

Essay Topic 2

Holling is mistreated by the eighth graders on his cross-country team. How is he mistreated, and what is revealed about teamwork and bullying through the actions of his teammates?

Essay Topic 3

The Christmas holidays seem to be difficult for Mrs. Bigio and Mrs. Baker. How do each of the women react to the holidays, and what does their behavior reveal about grief?

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