Whom does Holling trip on the playground in September? HINT- This becomes important throughout the book as it causes continued problems for Holling.
Doug Swieteck's brother
Who didn't sign a baseball for Holling?
Mickey Mantle
What type of animal does Holling accidentally set loose?
rats
What is a “flower child”?
A name given to “hippies” and others who stood for peace
Which word best describes Holling’s mother’s character throughout the story?
afraid/cowardly
Which words made Ms. Baker cry, hiccup, and laugh at the same time?
Sweet Eyes
From the beginning, why was impressing Ms. Baker such a big deal to Holling’s dad?
He wanted Holling to represent the family business well. (more contracts)
What girl does Holling have a crush on?
Meryl Lee
In June, the class celebrates the end of the year with a camping trip. Why would Ms. Baker take her class camping if she hates it so much?
Her husband always liked camping, and he's away in Vietnam.
How did Holling know which Western Union to send money to when his sister needed a ticket?
It was on a street with the same name as hers.
To Holling, what does it mean to become a man?
To know yourself and decide your future for yourself
Why does Mrs. Sidman become the new principal?
She was brave enough to deal with rats.
Who ends up helping Holling to rescue Heather when she was trapped at the Port Authority bus station?
Mr. Kowalski