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The Wednesday Wars (chapters 1-4)
The Wednesday Wars (chapters 1-4)
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1
What type of school does Holling attend?
Public
Private
Military
Catholic
2
What does Holling's father do for a living?
Doctor
Lawyer
Teacher
Architech
3
What creatures cause problems for Holling in the classroom?
Gerbils
Mice
Rats
Squirrels
4
What is the main setting of the novel?
Queens, NY, 1968
Brooklyn, NY, 1967
Manhattan, NY, 1968
Long Island, NY, 1967
5
How does the author develop the theme of coming of age?
Through Holling's growing understanding of himself and others
Through multiple character perspectives
Through historical events only
Through supernatural elements
6
What happens to Holling every Wednesday afternoon?
He goes to the library
He goes to baseball practice
He attends music lessons
He stays alone with Mrs. Baker
7
What does Holling wear during his Shakespeare performances?
Yellow tights with feathers on the butt
A mask
A crown
A cape
8
How does the author use sequencing to develop the plot?
Monthly progression with seasonal themes
Flashbacks to important moments
Alternating between past and present
Random events throughout the year
9
How does the author use mood to enhance the scene where Holling performs as Ariel?
Develops mysterious surroundings
Builds humorous tension
Creates a somber atmosphere
Establishes romantic feelings
10
What is the main point of view used throughout "The Wednesday Wars"?
First-person perspective from Mrs. Baker
Third-Person omniscient
Third-person limited focusing on multiple characters
First-person perspective from Holling
11
How does the author, Gary D. Schmidt, use dialogue to reveal Holling's character development?
Through conversations with his sister
Through internal monologues only
Through interactions with multiple characters
Through formal speeches only
12
Which theme is most prominently developed through Holling's relationship with Mrs. Baker?
The value of athletic achievement
The impact of war on society
The power of prejudging others
The importance of family bonds
13
What holiday celebration occurs early in the novel?
Easter
Christmas
Thanksgiving
Halloween
14
What literary device is used when the cream puffs "called to him" from the bakery window?
Imagery
Personification
Metaphor
Symbolism
15
How does the author use symbolism through Shakespeare's plays?
As academic achievements
As simple entertainment
As historical references
As parallel life lessons
16
What is Mrs. Baker's initial reaction to having Holling stay with her on Wednesday afternoons?
She is enthusiatic
She is indifferent
She is excited
She appears disappointed
17
What type of conflict is most evident in Holling's relationship with his father?
Person vs. Person
Person vs. Society
Person vs. Self
Person vs. Nature
18
Which Shakespeare play does Mrs. Baker first assign to Holling?
Romeo and Juliet
The Tempest
Macbeth
Julius Caesar
