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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. What jersey number does the baseball player signing baseballs and bats at the Baker Sporting Emporium wear?

2. In December, who tells Holling that it is not good to be a warrior?

3. In October, how long does it take Holling to save up money to buy his class cream puffs?

4. What character is Holling going to play for the Long Island Shakespeare Company's Holiday Extravaganza?

5. In September, what does Doug Swieteck's brother want Holling to play?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Holling do on the test Mrs. Baker gives him on "The Tempest"?

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

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

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

8. What happens to the first batch of cream puffs that Holling brings to class in November?

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

10. What does Mrs. Baker do for the holidays in her classroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of Holling’s heroes has been Mickey Mantle. How is Mantle revealed to not be heroic, and what does the author reveal about true heroism?

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

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?

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