Good to Know
Hoodhood Problems
Camillo Junior High
Life in the 1960's
Hodge-Podge
100
Why was Holling Hoodhood alone in Mrs. Baker's class on Wednesday afternoons?
He's a Presbyterian
100
What book has Holling read four times (his favorite)?
Treasure Island
100
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
100
What political figures are featured prominently in the novel? Name
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Bobby Kennedy, and President Lyndon B. Johnson
100
Who didn't sign a baseball for Holling?
Mickey Mantle
200
A military leader meets three witches in the woods and begins to feel prideful and ambitious. He and his wife murder the king and have to suffer the consequences of their selfish decisions.
Macbeth
200
Who took Holling to Opening Day at Yankee Stadium?
Ms. Baker
200
What are the names of the rats Holling accidentally sets loose?
Sycorax and Caliban
200
What is a “flower child”?
A name given to “hippies” and others who stood for peace
200
Which word best describes Holling’s mother’s character throughout the story?
afraid/cowardly
300
The emperor of Rome is stabbed by conspirators, who have plotted against him because they feel he was too ambitious and was going to make himself king over Rome. Even his best friend joins in and betrays him for the sake of the country. In the end, his nephew/son helps avenge him.
Julius Caesar
300
In May, why did Holling’s sister leave for California?
He father won't let her go to college (or be who she wants to be, for that matter.)
300
What was the final play that Mrs. Baker assigned to Holling?
Much Ado About Nothing
300
Which words made Ms. Baker cry, hiccup, and laugh at the same time?
Sweet Eyes
300
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)
400
The Duke of Milan, a magician, is robbed of his title by his brother and the king, and he is forced to live on an island with his daughter and a monster. Through magic and forgiveness, he forgives his brother and the king and introduces his daughter to the Prince, whom she marries. Basically, everyone gets their happy ending.
The Tempest
400
To Holling, what does it mean to become a man?
To know yourself and decide your future for yourself
400
Holling describes the town as he and Ms. Baker ride around town discussing local points of architectural interest. Why do they leave the classroom?
Ms. Baker spilled apple cider to escape the bomb drills.
400
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.
400
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.
500
A grief-stricken son is asked by his father’s ghost to avenge his untimely death. The son plans to kill his uncle, his father’s murderer. In the middle of it, he accidentally kills his girlfriend’s dad. She drowns (literally) in her grief, and as the play ends, the entire family meets their demise.
Hamlet
500
Which of Shakespeare’s plays best parallels Holling’s relationship with Meryl Lee?
Romeo & Juliet
500
Why does Mrs. Sidman become the new principal?
She was brave enough to deal with rats.
500
What was Mai Thi’s happy ending?
She doesn't have to live in the refugee home because Ms. Bigio asked her to live with her.
500
Who ends up helping Holling to rescue Heather when she was trapped at the Port Authority bus station?
Mr. Kowalski
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