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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. What does Holling's father do for a living?
(a) Loan officer.
(b) Architect.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Engineer.

2. In October after Doug Swieteck's brother runs into Mrs. Sidman, how many weeks of medical leave does he receive?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Holling have to give Doug Swieteck in order for him to tell Holling how he got injured?

2. What sixth-grade class does Mrs. Baker suggest that Holling retake?

3. On an icy day in January, what do students do in Mrs. Baker's class to prepare for the Standardized Achievement Tests?

4. What jersey number does the baseball player signing baseballs and bats at the Baker Sporting Emporium wear?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Holling and Mrs Baker start doing on Wednesday at the end of October, and how does Holling feel about the activity?

2. What happens the last hour of the day in every class except Mrs. Baker's after a day of taking the Standardized Achievement Tests?

3. How does Holling describe what his home and town look like in November?

4. What are the first things that Mrs. Baker has Holling do on Wednesdays when they are alone together?

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

6. In September, why does Holling say that is is difficult living where he does?

7. Why does Holling want a sugary snack after his first day of school in September?

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

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

10. How does Holling get cream puffs for a discount?

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