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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. In September after the first day of school, what is Holling's sister listening to when he knocks on her door?
(a) The Animals.
(b) The Birds.
(c) Beatles.
(d) Monkees.

2. In December, where is Mrs. Sidman taking a retreat in seclusion?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) Upstate New York.
(d) Maine.

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

4. When Doug Swieteck put gum in the teacher's water fountain, how long was he suspended?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 4 weeks.
(c) 5 weeks.
(d) 3 weeks.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When it begins to snow in January and the power fluctuates, what does Mrs. Hoodhood keep checking to see if it is on?

3. In December, what decorations does Mrs. Baker put up in her classroom?

4. In January, what do the Mets play Tom Seaver to play baseball?

5. In January, what do the Mets decide to pay Buddy Harrelson a year to play baseball?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Doug Swieteck's brother do the evening before he is to return to school?

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

3. What is the living room like in Holling's house?

4. In October, why does Holling not complain about all the chores that Mrs. Baker has him do on Wednesdays?

5. What does Holling see when he goes to school early to practice his curses in November?

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

7. Why does Holling's sister think that military school is a stupid idea?

8. Why does Danny Hupfer give his baseball to Mickey Mantle?

9. How does everyone at school see the picture of Holling playing Ariel from the town newspaper?

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

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