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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In May, what are the students supposed to do when the sirens go off?
(a) Go under their desks.
(b) Meet in the playground.
(c) Go across the street.
(d) Head to the basement.

2. Who is the last person on the path as Holling and his classmates hike to their camping spot?
(a) Holling.
(b) Mai Thi.
(c) Danny.
(d) Mrs. Sidman.

3. In May, what does Mrs. Sidman say the month will be?
(a) Teen Dating Violence Awareness.
(b) Oral Hygiene Awareness.
(c) Dental Awareness.
(d) Atomic Bomb Awareness.

4. What color tulips are in front of Saint Adelbert's in April?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Pink.

5. In April, how many American troops are marching to relieve the Marines at Khesanh?
(a) 17,000.
(b) 23,000.
(c) 20,000.
(d) 15,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who catches the rats when they fall from the ceiling in March?

2. After Holling's sister leaves, what vegetables are no longer served at his house?

3. How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win in the 1936 Olympics for running?

4. In March, how many seventh graders make the varsity cross country team?

5. On the Ides of March, how many miles does Coach Quatrini want kids running?

Short Essay Questions

1. In May, how are the eighth graders on the cross-country team treating Holling?

2. Why does Mrs. Baker stay behind after the Yankees' opening game?

3. What announcement does President Lyndon B. Johnson make in April?

4. Why does Holling think that Mrs. Baker takes his class camping in June even though she does not like camping?

5. How did Lieutenant Baker survive when his helicopter was shot down?

6. What does Holling do with Meryl Lee for Valentine's Day?

7. What does Holling learn when he calls his father's office to see why is father is late to take him to the Yankees' opening game?

8. What story does the local newspaper report on May 3?

9. What type of car does Mr. Hoodhood buy in May and what does it look like?

10. Why does Mrs. Baker say that the school has everyone practice for an atomic bomb drop?

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