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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 when the sirens go off, how long are students to remain in place?
(a) 18 minutes.
(b) 8 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 11 minutes.

2. Who catches the rats when they fall from the ceiling in March?
(a) Doug Swieteck.
(b) Mrs. Baker.
(c) Mrs. Sidman.
(d) Mai Thi.

3. On the site where Temple Emmanuel sits, how many temples have sat on the site?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

4. When does Mr. Hoodhood miss the evening news because he is preparing for the presentation of the Businessman of 1967 Award?
(a) Second Friday in February.
(b) First Friday in February.
(c) Third Monday in February.
(d) First Monday in February.

5. In May, how long does the local newspaper report that the Yankee Stadium job will take?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 3 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Holling's sister when she calls him late one night?

2. In March when Coach Quatrini has everyone try out for the cross country team, how many miles does he have them run at tempo?

3. What is served for dinner at the Kiwanis Club in February?

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

5. What does Holling buy Meryl Lee with money from his allowance and the money he has left from Valentine's Day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Holling do with his sister when Bobby Kennedy is shot?

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

3. How does Holling's family dress for the presentation of the Businessman of 1967 Award?

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

5. At the beginning of March, what is happening at the Marine base at Khesanh base in Vietnam?

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

7. What comes down from the ceiling tiles when Mr. Vendleri pokes at the tiles?

8. How does Holling describe falling out of love?

9. What happens as Holling and his sister are arguing about wearing corsages to the presentation of the Businessman of 1967 Award.

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

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