Characters
This character ran away to find herself but instead found Holling
Heather, Holling's sister
This is a true friend to Holling and has his Bar Mitzvah at the end
Danny Hupfer
What war was going on throughout the book?
The Vietnam War
What reason did Heather give for running away?
She wanted to find herself
Where were the pictures put up of Holling in tights?
All over the school
This character is an architect and cares more about his company than he does his family.
Mr. Hoodhood
This character is a refugee from Vietnam and the subject of bullying.
Mai Thi Huong
Which two historical figures were assassinated during the story?
Martin Luther King and Robery (Bobby) Kennedy
The phrase "Toads, beetles, bats.." is a...
curse
What city and state is does the novel take place?
Long Island, New York
This character is the 7th grade ELA teacher at Camillo Jr. High who takes an interest in Holling.
Mrs. Baker
THis character is the cook at Camillo Jr. High. She connects to Mai Thi at the end.
Mrs. Bigio
What is it called when the government makes men 18 and older sign up for the military?
The Draft
Holling and Maryl Lee's obstacles are compared to which Shakespeare characters?
Romeo and Juliet
What years does the novel take place
1967-1968
This is the school bully.
Doug Swieteck's brother
THese are Mrs. Baker's pet rats and antagonists throughout the story.
Sycorax and Caliban
Who was the reporter on the CBS Evening News that the Hoodhood's watched every evening?
Walter Cronkite
Why doesn't Mr. Guareschi close school on snowy days in January?
So they could take the Standardized Achievement Test.
Where did Heather say she wanted to run away to?
California
This character is Holling's girlfriend and the daughter of an architect
Meryl Lee Kowalski
She takes over as principal of Camillo Jr. High after they removed Mr. Guareschi
Mrs. Sidman
This is how many marines were trapped near Khesanh base.
5000
What miracle does Holling say renews his faith?
Lt. Baker coming home
Where did Heather end up calling Holling from?
Minneapolis