Why didn't Micky Mantle sign Holling's baseball?

Holling was dressed like a fairy.

Why is Holling's sister upset?

Holling's picture as Ariel was taped to her locker.

What made the students feel better about being at school, despite the icy conditions?

Mrs. Bigio brought them hot chocolate.

Why did Holling have to go to the hospital?

He was injured while saving his sister.

Was Mrs. Baker correct about another story saving Holling from his embarrassment?

Yes, there was another story about him being a hero.

How did Doug get a black eye?

He refused to help his brother humiliate Holling.

How did those fighting in Vietnam celebrate Christmas?

Both sides agreed to stopped fighting for the day.

What did Holling do to save her sister?

He saved her from getting hit by a bus.

Why was Holling's test soggy after he finished?

He was sweating after sitting next to the radiator.

What lesson does Holling learn from Macbeth?

We are made for more than power.

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1
Why didn't Micky Mantle sign Holling's baseball?
Holling's parents said he had to stay home and watch TV.
Holling was dressed like a fairy.
Holling arrived too late.
The Sports Emporium ran out of baseballs to sign.
2
Why is Holling's sister upset?
She earned a bad grade at school.
Her dad embarrassed her about being a flower child.
Holling's picture as Ariel was taped to her locker.
Holling won't help her protest the war.
3
What made the students feel better about being at school, despite the icy conditions?
They got lots of extra credit.
They could go sledding.
Mrs. Bigio brought them hot chocolate.
They didn't have to do very much work.
4
Who did Holling hit with a snowball?
Meryl Lee
Mai Thi
Doug Swietick
Doug Swietick's Brother
5
Why did Holling have to go to the hospital?
He was injured while saving his sister.
He got hurt while fighting Doug Swietick's brother.
He ate too many cream puffs.
He was dehydrated from the standardized test.
6
Who was not at the hospital with Holling?
Mr. and Mrs. Hoodhood
Mrs. Baker
Mr. Guareschi
Heather
7
Was Mrs. Baker correct about another story saving Holling from his embarrassment?
Yes, there was another story about him being a hero.
Yes, Mrs. Baker defended him and his acting skills.
No, he was embarrassed from his X-Ray
No, he ended up getting hurt by Dough Swietick's brother.
8
How did Doug get a black eye?
He got in a fight with someone over a cream puff.
He was playing soccer with his brother.
He gave it to himself so he could miss school.
He refused to help his brother humiliate Holling.
9
How did those fighting in Vietnam celebrate Christmas?
Both sides agreed to stopped fighting for the day.
They got to return home for the holidays.
They exchanged gifts with each other.
They received packages from loved ones.
10
What did Holling do to save her sister?
He saved her from getting hit by a bus.
He hurt Doug Swietick's brother.
He stood up to his father while his father was yelling.
He went to a protest with her to defend her.
11
What was the surprise Mrs. Baker had for Holling?
All of the above
A new baseball
Time to meet and play baseball with Yankees
A new glove
12
Who was in the paper on New Year's Day?
Mrs. Baker
Danny Hupfer
Holling as Ariel
Mrs. Bigio
13
Who emphasizes the most that the idea of going to military is ridiculous?
Holling
Mrs. Baker
Holling's Dad
Holling's Sister
14
Why was Holling's test soggy after he finished?
He got it that way.
He spilled water on it.
He was sweating after sitting next to the radiator.
He sneezed on it.
15
What lesson does Holling learn from Macbeth?
He learns more curses.
We are made for more than power.
We should seek revenge to earn justice.
He learns about the language of Shakespeare.

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