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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. During the spring break in April, what type of car does Holling's sister's new friend drive?

2. How much money does Holling have to take Meryl Lee somewhere for Valentine's Day?

3. In May when the sirens go off, how long are students to remain in place?

4. When does Holling get to the opening Yankee game?

5. On the Ides of March, how many miles does Coach Quatrini want kids running?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Holling do with his sister when Bobby Kennedy is shot?

2. At the beginning of March, what is happening at the Marine base at Khesanh base in Vietnam?

3. How does Mrs. Baker teach Holling to run?

4. How does Holling describe falling out of love?

5. What does Mrs. Baker do when an atomic bomb drill comes during a Wednesday afternoon when all the other children are gone except Holling?

6. In April what does Mrs. Baker learn when she receives a phone call from the United States Army?

7. How did Lieutenant Baker survive when his helicopter was shot down?

8. Why does Mrs. Baker say that the school has everyone practice for an atomic bomb drop?

9. What comes down from the ceiling tiles when Mr. Vendleri pokes at the tiles?

10. Why do Meryl Lee and Holling fight after Valentine's Day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of Holling’s heroes has been Mickey Mantle. How is Mantle revealed to not be heroic, and what does the author reveal about true heroism?

Essay Topic 2

Holling is rather self-centered at the beginning of the novel. How does Holling grow and mature through the course of the novel? What events and circumstances help him come of age?

Essay Topic 3

Mr. Holling is very concerned about his status in the community and the success of his business. How do Mr. Holling’s priorities and choices that he makes affect his relationships?

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