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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Holling first tries to buy cream puffs at the bakery, how much money does he have?

2. In January, who does Holling push out of the way of a school bus skidding on ice and snow?

3. What is Mrs. Bigio's first name?

4. In December, where is Mrs. Sidman taking a retreat in seclusion?

5. What color hair dye does Mrs. Sidman use?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the yard and house like where Holling lives?

6. Why does Mr. Hoodhood tell his daughter to wash her face?

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

8. Who does Mrs. Baker announce will be at Baker Sport Emporium?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Christmas holidays seem to be difficult for Mrs. Bigio and Mrs. Baker. How do each of the women react to the holidays, and what does their behavior reveal about grief?

Essay Topic 2

Doug Swieteck gets a black eye rather than help his brother put up humiliating pictures of Holling around the school. What are some ways that characters are loyal in the novel, and what does the author reveal about loyalty through their actions?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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