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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. Why does Hollis not like to look in the mirror at Josie's?
(a) She feels fat.
(b) She can see her scar.
(c) She thinks she is too tall.
(d) She has acne.

2. Who does Hollis see in her mind when she closes her eyes?
(a) Shane.
(b) Shawn.
(c) Steven.
(d) Seth.

3. How much does Hollis earn scrubbing fish at the canal?
(a) Four dollars.
(b) One dollar.
(c) Fifty cents.
(d) Ten dollars.

4. Hollis happy because she hears the Old Man and Izzy talking about ______________________.
(a) sending her to art school.
(b) taking her on vacation with them.
(c) building a room on to their house for her.
(d) teaching her to ski.

5. Why is Hollis especially concerned about leaving Josie?
(a) Josie doesn't have any friends.
(b) Josie is not feeling well.
(c) Josie can't be by herself.
(d) Josie isn't finished with the wood sculpture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Mustard Woman want to know when she locates Hollis and Josie?

2. What does the woman in #71 tell Josie?

3. Who is the woman who the Mustard Woman is taking Hollis to meet for lunch?

4. Which of the following is NOT included in the art materials the Old Man gives to Hollis?

5. Why does Mr. Regan warn Hollis and Steven about the mountain?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hollis try not to think about her "W" picture while staying with Josie?

2. How is Hollis preoccupied with the Regans even while she is living with Josie?

3. How does Hollis first meet Steven?

4. How is Hollis' joy at earning four dollars squelched when she sees the Mustard Woman at Josie's house?

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

6. How does Hollis' concern for the fighting between the Old Man and Steven foreshadow what Hollis will feel about it later in the book?

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

8. What nickname does Hollis call Mr. Regan?

9. Why did Hollis' first grade teacher put a big "X" on her "W" picture?

10. What does Hollis tell the Old Man about where she was left as an infant and how does Hollis try to picture the place in her mind?

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