History
Which war is going on throughout the book?
The Vietnam War
What does Holling's dad value the most?
-Prioritizes his company
-Wants to be able to provide for his family
Why do you think the author took so long to reveal Heather's name?
-Discovering herself
-Discovering what really matters
-Holling beginning to value her more
What happens to the original cream puffs?
-Mrs. Bigio is no longer the cook for the Wives of Vietnam soldiers.
"Classical classical classical"
Meryl Lee imitating her dad (Mr. Kawolski)
Who does Holling's sister want the president to be?
Bobby Kennedy
What religion is Holling and his family?
Presbyterian
What do Sycorax and Caliban's name symbolize?
Shakespeare characters from the Tempest
Why doesn't Mickey Mantle sign Holling's ball?
He doesn't like that Holling is wearing tights and is dressed like a fairy
“You don't have to say ridiculous things twice, Holling. Once is more than enough.”
Holling's dad said this to Holling after he suggested going to military school.
What was the name of the concert that Hippies liked going to?
Woodstock
Why are the rats special to Mrs. Baker?
Mr. Baker gave them to her. He thought they were cute when they were babies.
Their families don't like each other
Holling and Meryl Lee like each other
They are being referenced as the two throughout the entire chapter.
How do we discover Holling's sister's name?
Holling sends the money to Heather Street instead of sending it to LaSalle Street.
“Think of the sound you make when you let go after holding your breath for a very, very long time. Think of the gladdest sound you know: the sound of dawn on the first day of spring break, the sound of a bottle of Coke opening, the sound of a crowd cheering in your ears because you're coming down to the last part of a race--and you're ahead. Think of the sound of water over stones in a cold stream, and the sound of wind through green trees on a late May afternoon in Central Park. Think of the sound of a bus coming into the station carrying someone you love.
Then put all those together.”
Holling said this after watching Mrs. Baker open a Telegram about Lt. Baker. He is alive and okay.
What is the most famous band from the 60's?
The Beatles
What is the name of Holling's favorite book?
Treasure Island
When we find out more about Mrs. Baker, what does that symbolize?
Appearances aren't what they seem. Don't judge a book by its cover
What does Holling do to get the rest of his cream puffs paid for? What happens after?
He preforms Shakespeare lines for Mr. Goldman
-Mr. Goldman offers him a spot in the Shakespeare Extravaganza
"When gods die, they die hard. It's not like they fade away, or grow old, or fall asleep. They die in fire and pain, and when they come out of you, they leave your guts burned. It hurts more than anything you can talk about. And maybe worst of all is, you're not sure if there will ever be another god to fill their place. Or if you'd ever want another god to fill their place. You don't want the fire to go out inside you twice." ?
Holling said this after meeting Mickey Mantle.
Mickey Mantle refused to sign Holling's ball because he was wearing tights.
What was the civil rights movement?
Political movement from 1954 to 1968 in the United States to abolish segregation and discrimination.
What does Holling's mom do secretly?
What does the ceiling of the Perfect House falling down symbolize?
The collapse of Holling’s house mirrors the collapse of his family.
-Mr. Hoodhood ignoring the needs of his children
-Tensions in the home have made the family quite fragile.
-Heather running away
-Holling’s parents stop talking to each other.
Where are Holling's parents during the play?
They are at home watching the Bing Crosby Christmas Special?
"I suddenly wondered if __________ was really like Shylock. Not because he loved ducats, but because maybe he had become the person that everyone expected him to become. I wondered if he ever had a choice, or if he had ever felt trapped. Or if he had ever imagined a different life."
Holling is saying this about his dad. He wonders if his father ever had a choice in being an architect or if it was something that was forced on him.