SEPTEMBER

1.    What is the setting of the novel?

2.    What are your first impressions of the following characters:  Holling Hoodhood, Mrs. Baker, Mr. Hoodhood, and Mr. Guareschi?

3.    Holling uses the word “perfect” a lot when describing his house, why do you think he does this?  Describe the irony.

4.    Holling likes to read, and he mentions several books that he enjoys. With which character from Treasure Island does Holling identify, and why?

5.    Holling complains to his family that Mrs. Baker hates him, yet they are unsympathetic. Why do you think this is?

6.    Explain why Holling has to spend Wednesday afternoons alone with Mrs. Baker. What does he think Mrs. Baker is planning?

7.    Who is Lieutenant Tybalt Baker, and where is he going?