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

2. In January, for what project is Mr. Hoodhood invited to bid?

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

4. In November, what play does Mrs. Baker have Holling read?

5. What does Mrs. Bigio bake for the Wives of Vietnam Soldier's gathering in October?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does everyone at school see the picture of Holling playing Ariel from the town newspaper?

4. What does Meryl Lee do in music class in November?

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

6. In October what happens to the cream puffs that Mrs. Baker has in her room?

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 holiday decorations are in the main lobby of the school?

9. In October, why does Holling not complain about all the chores that Mrs. Baker has him do on Wednesdays?

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

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

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 3

In September, Holling is sure that Mrs. Baker hates him. How would you describe the relationship between Holling and Mrs. Baker and the way that it changes from September to June?

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