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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 when Mrs. Baker asks Holling to do a job during recess, what does she have him do?

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

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

4. How old is Holling's sister?

5. In September, what type of bushes border the walkway leading to Holling's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What did Doug Swieteck do to Mrs. Sidman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Holling is rather self-centered at the beginning of the novel. How does Holling grow and mature through the course of the novel? What events and circumstances help him come of age?

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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