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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 March, how many tissues does Meryl Lee say that Mrs. Baker uses per class?
(a) 1/4 of a box.
(b) 1 box.
(c) 1/2 of a box.
(d) 1/3 of a box.

2. When did Mrs. Baker win an Olympic medal?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1957.
(c) 1959.
(d) 1954.

3. What is the prize for the Long Island Junior High School Cross-Country Meet?
(a) $25 savings bond.
(b) $150 savings bond.
(c) $100 savings bond.
(d) $50 savings bond.

4. How much money does Holling have left over from Valentine's Day?
(a) 79 cents.
(b) 64 cents.
(c) 48 cents.
(d) 81 cents.

5. On the Ides of March, how many miles does Coach Quatrini want kids running?
(a) 6 miles.
(b) 4 miles.
(c) 3 miles.
(d) 5 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of February, what Shakespearean play does Mrs. Baker assign Holling?

2. What color sneakers does Mrs. Baker wear when she and Holling go out to the track in March?

3. How does Holling get to the Port Authority to pick up his sister?

4. What does Mr. Bagio bake for Valentine's Day?

5. In February how many ceiling tiles are bulging down in Mrs. Baker's classroom?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What type of car does Mr. Hoodhood buy in May and what does it look like?

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

4. How does Mrs. Sidman react when the rats fall into her lap when she and other board members are visiting Mrs. Baker's classroom?

5. How does Holling describe Lieutenant Baker's homecoming?

6. How does Holling's family dress for the presentation of the Businessman of 1967 Award?

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

8. What is Danny doing for Valentine's Day?

9. In May, how are the eighth graders on the cross-country team treating Holling?

10. What comes down from the ceiling tiles when Mr. Vendleri pokes at the tiles?

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