March
What Shakespeare play does Holling read in March?
Julius Caesar
What baseball team does Holling go to watch?
The New York Yankees
Who is Hollings close friend who's farther is an architect?
Meryl Lee Kowalski
Who is Hollings teacher?
Mrs. Baker
What sport helps Holling gain confidence?
Cross-country running
What animals escape and chase Holling?
The rats (Sycorax and Caliban)
Who takes Holling to the baseball game?
Mrs. Baker
Who defends Mai Thi when another student bullies her?
Danny Hupfer
Who is Hollings gym teacher and running coach?
Coach Quatrini
What does Mrs. Baker teach Holling about running?
How to improve his technique and believe in himself.
What sport does Holling try out for?
Cross-country running
Who becomes the new school principal?
Mrs. Sidman
Why might Meryl Lee have to move away?
Her father's architecture business is closing.
Who apologizes to Mai Thi and makes a Vietnamese dessert?
Mrs. Bigio
What lesson does Mrs. Bigio learn about Mai Thi?
That she should treat Mai Thi with kindness instead of prejudice.
What date is known as the ides of March?
March 15
What important civil rights leader is assassinated in April?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Why do Hollings classmates tease him about his running?
He ran so fast cause the rats were chasing him.
What special athletic achievement did Mrs. Baker earn?
Olympic Silver medal in running
How does Mrs. Baker show she cares about Holling in April?
She takes him to the Yankees game when his farther doesn't.
Why does Holling run so fast during tryouts?
Being chased by the escaped rats
What place does Holling finish in at his cross-country meet?
First place
What happens to Danny during his cross-country race?
He falls behind because the older runners trip him
Who is Mrs. Baker's husband, who is missing during the Vietnam War?
Lieutenant Tybalt Baker
How does Holling change between March and April?
He becomes more confident, independent, and understanding of others.