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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 January, what does Doug Swieteck have when he returns to school after the holidays?
2. How much time should there be between the end of the Shakespearean performance and the signing of baseball bats and balls on a Saturday night in December?
3. In October what does Holling say is the name of the Catholic church?
4. What does Miss Violet want Holling to sing in November?
5. When Holling first tries to buy cream puffs at the bakery, how much money does he have?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Holling describe what his home and town look like in November?
2. What does Mrs. Baker do for the holidays in her classroom?
3. How does Holling do on the test Mrs. Baker gives him on "The Tempest"?
4. Why does Holling's sister think that military school is a stupid idea?
5. Why does Mr. Hoodhood tell his daughter to wash her face?
6. In September, what does Holling say about a list that Doug Swieteck made up?
7. In October, why does Holling not complain about all the chores that Mrs. Baker has him do on Wednesdays?
8. What does Doug Swieteck's brother do the evening before he is to return to school?
9. How does everyone at school see the picture of Holling playing Ariel from the town newspaper?
10. What does Holling see when he goes to school early to practice his curses in November?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Holling is mistreated by the eighth graders on his cross-country team. How is he mistreated, and what is revealed about teamwork and bullying through the actions of his teammates?
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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