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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sixth-grade class does Mrs. Baker suggest that Holling retake?
(a) Math.
(b) English.
(c) Science.
(d) History.

2. How does Holling get to the Baker Sporting Emporium after his Shakespearean performance?
(a) His father.
(b) Danny's father.
(c) Meryl Lee's father.
(d) Bus.

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

4. What is Mrs. Baker's position in the Long Island Shakespeare Company?
(a) President.
(b) Treasurer.
(c) Corresponding secretary.
(d) Vice-president.

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

6. How long has the menorah that is displayed in the lobby of the school been in Mr. Samowitz's family?
(a) More than 200 years.
(b) 240 years.
(c) About 250 years.
(d) 150 years.

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

8. In November what does Meryl Lee do to Holling when the teacher is not looking in music class?
(a) Scratches his arm.
(b) Stomps on his foot.
(c) Pokes a pencil in his leg.
(d) Digs her fingernails into his bicep.

9. How many times does Holling say that he has read Treasure Island?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

10. In November what does Mr. Hoodhood do when the azalea bushes lose their blossoms?
(a) Decorates them with lights.
(b) Wrap them in burlap.
(c) Cut them down.
(d) Trim them to a few inches from the ground.

11. When Doug Swieteck's brother throws up on Mrs. Sidman, what has he had for lunch?
(a) Liverwurst-and-egg sandwich.
(b) Tuna salad sandwich.
(c) Hot dog.
(d) Hamburger.

12. In October what is the color of the image that Holling's sister paints on her cheek?
(a) Pink.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Brown.

13. When in November does Holling cut the lawn for the last time?
(a) Last Saturday.
(b) The 4th.
(c) The 15th.
(d) First Saturday.

14. In October after the incident with Doug Swieteck's brother, before what class does Mrs. Baker start smiling at Holling?
(a) Science.
(b) Geography.
(c) Math.
(d) History.

15. When it begins to snow in January and the power fluctuates, what does Mrs. Hoodhood keep checking to see if it is on?
(a) Television.
(b) Furnace.
(c) Refrigerator.
(d) Oven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decorations do Holling's parents have on their Christmas tree?

2. In October when Mrs. Baker asks Holling to do a job during recess, what does she have him do?

3. In October what is Doug Swieteck preparing for?

4. In January when it begins to snow and the power goes on and off, what is Holling's sister missing on television?

5. When Holling is told in November that he has to read "The Tempest" again, how long does he think it will take to re-read it?

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