Good to Know
Hoodhood Problems
Camillo Junior High
Life in the 1960's
Hodge-Podge
100
Why is Holling 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
What is the first Shakespeare novel that Holling has to read?
The Merchant of Venice
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
Who did Holling refer to as a "pied ninny"?
Coach Quatrini
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
With the holidays coming up, which was the only room in the school that was not decorated?
Mrs. Baker's
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
Why is Mrs. Bigio mean to Mai Thi in the lunch line?
She blames "her people" for the death of her husband
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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