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

2. In October after Doug Swieteck's brother runs into Mrs. Sidman, how many weeks of medical leave does he receive?

3. Where does Mrs. Baker sit when Holling plays Ariel at the Shakespeare performance?

4. What class in the school makes red-and-green construction paper chains?

5. When Doug Swieteck put gum in the teacher's water fountain, how long was he suspended?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is it like in January when the power goes on and off at Holling's house in the evening?

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

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

In “The Merchant of Venice,” Portia pleads for mercy. How does Holling feel when he reads that speech, and what does he think about the concept of mercy as Portia presents it in her speech? How does he see mercy in his own life?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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