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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In December, what color garlands are on the fir tree that Mr. Vendleri puts up in the main lobby of the school?
(a) Silver.
(b) White.
(c) Gold.
(d) Red.

2. What baseball player will be signing baseball bats and baseballs at the Baker Sporting Emporium in December?
(a) Hank Aaron.
(b) Orlando Cepeda.
(c) Mike McCormick.
(d) Mickey Mantle.

3. What decorations do Holling's parents have on their Christmas tree?
(a) Gold swans.
(b) Silver horns.
(c) Gold balls.
(d) Silver bells.

4. In October what is Doug Swieteck preparing for?
(a) Number 311.
(b) Number 166.
(c) Number 89.
(d) Number 238.

5. In January, what do the Mets decide to pay Buddy Harrelson a year to play baseball?
(a) $23,000.
(b) $21,000.
(c) $15,000.
(d) $18,000.

6. In January when the power is off at the school, what does Mrs. Bigio bring students?
(a) Grilled tuna sandwiches.
(b) Warm soup.
(c) Hot chocolate.
(d) Grilled cheese sandwiches.

7. In September, what type of bushes border the walkway leading to Holling's house?
(a) Azalea.
(b) Lilac.
(c) Forsythia.
(d) Spirea.

8. In November, how many questions are on the test Mrs. Baker gives Holling on "The Tempest"?
(a) 150.
(b) 75.
(c) 125.
(d) 50.

9. Where is Holling injured when he pushes someone out of the way of a school bus skidding on ice and snow?
(a) Back.
(b) Stomach.
(c) Left knee.
(d) Buttocks.

10. When does the "Home Town Chronicle" run a shot of Holling as Ariel in the play?
(a) January 2.
(b) December 30.
(c) New Year's Eve.
(d) New Year's Day.

11. In January, for what project is Mr. Hoodhood invited to bid?
(a) New high school.
(b) New grocery store.
(c) New junior high.
(d) New bakery.

12. What does Mrs. Bigio bake for the Wives of Vietnam Soldier's gathering in October?
(a) Doughnuts.
(b) Apple pies.
(c) Turnovers.
(d) Cream Puffs.

13. In January, who does Holling push out of the way of a school bus skidding on ice and snow?
(a) Doug.
(b) Danny.
(c) His sister.
(d) Meryl Lee.

14. In December, what decorations does Mrs. Baker put up in her classroom?
(a) Santa Claus and reindeer.
(b) Menorah.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Christmas tree.

15. What item of clothing does Holling's sister say that they cannot wear at the high school?
(a) Blue jeans.
(b) Turtleneck.
(c) Hooded sweatshirt.
(d) Mini-skirts.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Holling hikes through snow to go take the Standardized Achievement tests, how deep are the snow drifts?

2. How does Holling get the cream puffs at the bakery for less than the selling price?

3. In October what does Holling say is the name of the Jewish synagogue?

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

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

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