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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 falls in February when Holling and his sister talk about flushing their flowers down the toilet what falls?
(a) Chair.
(b) Antique vase.
(c) Ceiling.
(d) Bed.

2. After Coach Quatrini's tryouts for the cross country team, how many miles does Holling run on the weekend?
(a) 8.
(b) 7.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

3. When does Mr. Hoodhood miss the evening news because he is preparing for the presentation of the Businessman of 1967 Award?
(a) Second Friday in February.
(b) First Monday in February.
(c) Third Monday in February.
(d) First Friday in February.

4. On Valentine's Day, where does Holling take Meryl Lee after seeing Romeo and Juliet?
(a) Diner.
(b) Woolworth's.
(c) Ice cream parlor.
(d) Cafe.

5. In March, how many Vietcong surround the Marine base at Khesanh?
(a) 28,000.
(b) 20,000.
(c) 15,000.
(d) 11,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who catches the rats when they fall from the ceiling in March?

2. What color tulips are in front of Saint Adelbert's in April?

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

4. How much money does Holling's sister need to get back to New York City in May?

5. What is the last play Holling reads for the school year?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Holling do with Meryl Lee for Valentine's Day?

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

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

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

5. What story does the local newspaper report on May 3?

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

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

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

9. How does Mrs. Baker teach Holling to run?

10. During the spring break in April, who is Holling's sister's friend and what do they do together?

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