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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. In October what does Holling say that he did that first Wednesday in September when he was alone with Mrs. Baker?

2. What decorations do Holling's parents have on their Christmas tree?

3. When Holling is told in November that he has to read "The Tempest" again, how long does he think it will take to re-read it?

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

5. In November what does Mr. Hoodhood do when the azalea bushes lose their blossoms?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who from Holling's class attends his Shakespeare performance, and how do they react to his performance?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is the living room like in Holling's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Vietnam war is a major story every evening on the news. What are the effects of the war on the adults and on the children?

Essay Topic 2

Mr. Holling is very concerned about his status in the community and the success of his business. How do Mr. Holling’s priorities and choices that he makes affect his relationships?

Essay Topic 3

Holling talks about gods dying in the month of December. Who are the gods that Holling refers to? What causes them to die and how do their deaths affect various characters, including Holling?

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