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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. At the end of February, what is the topic of Mr. Petrelli's next geography assignment?
(a) Landing of the Mayflower.
(b) Louisiana purchase.
(c) Oregon Trail.
(d) California gold rush.

2. After Holling's sister leaves, what vegetables are no longer served at his house?
(a) Broccoli.
(b) Peas.
(c) Green beans.
(d) Lima beans.

3. In June, how many nights is Holling's class going to spend camping?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

4. In March when Coach Quatrini has everyone try out for the cross country team, how many miles does he have them run at tempo?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 1 1/2.
(d) 3.

5. What does Holling buy Meryl Lee with money from his allowance and the money he has left from Valentine's Day?
(a) 2 cream puffs and a rose.
(b) 2 Cokes and a rose.
(c) 2 cookies and a rose.
(d) 2 brownies and a rose.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win in the 1936 Olympics for running?

2. During the presentation of the design for the junior high, how many minutes is each architect supposed to have to present his idea?

3. In May, what does Mrs. Sidman say the month will be?

4. Where is Holling's sister when she calls him late one night?

5. What do Holling and his classmates have for lunch on their camping trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Lieutenant Baker survive when his helicopter was shot down?

2. Why does Mrs. Baker stay behind after the Yankees' opening game?

3. What does Holling do with his sister when Bobby Kennedy is shot?

4. What does Holling's father's concept of the new junior high look like?

5. Why does Mrs. Baker say that the school has everyone practice for an atomic bomb drop?

6. In April what does Mrs. Baker learn when she receives a phone call from the United States Army?

7. At the beginning of March, what is happening at the Marine base at Khesanh base in Vietnam?

8. What does Holling learn when he calls his father's office to see why is father is late to take him to the Yankees' opening game?

9. What happens as Holling and his sister are arguing about wearing corsages to the presentation of the Businessman of 1967 Award.

10. Why does Holling find it frightening when Mrs. Sidman announces that Holling is on the varsity cross-country team?

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