What was the first tactic Mrs. Baker used to get her Wednesday afternoons kid-free?

She tried to get Holling to re-take 6th grade math.

She made Holling clean erasers.

She made Holling clean the chalkboards.

She had Holling read several plays by William Shakespeare.

What happened to Mai Thi?

She was injured badly while camping.

She killed Sycorax and Caliban.

How is the ceiling falling in "the Perfect House" symbolic?

It is symbolic because life in "the Perfect House" is starting to crumble.

It is symbolic because Holling's father is Business Man of the Year.

It is symbolic because Mr. Hoodhood is not as good an architect as Mr. Kowalski.

It is symbolic because Holling's sister wants to live in California.

Which of the following example from The Wednesday Wars uses onomatopoeia?

"Everything felt squishy." p.120

"....scrunched-up paper surrounded my desk by the time Mrs. Baker got back." p.185

"I was glad he was running for president." p.166

"Then they started to climb the fence. Really." p.179

Which of the following lines from page 4 is an example of a simile?

"This look came over her face like the sun had winked out and was not going to shine again until next June."

"Mrs. Baker sat on the edge of her desk."

"That's when I knew she hated me."

"So on Wednesday afternoon you attend neither Hebrew School nor Catechism."

There are many examples of personification on page 257. Which of the following is one of those examples?

"I watched (the stars) until they fell asleep themselves"

"the dawn started to think about showing herself"

"The whole campsite had lifted itself up into the clouds overnight"

Read page 77. Identify the dialogue in which Mr. Hoodhood gives Holling advice about wearing yellow tights in the Shakespeare play.

"Wear them. Just hope that no one from your school sees you."

He handed the tights back to me.

I didn't try my sister, but she came to my room anyway.

Read pages 91-92. You have learned different ways an author can use indirect characterization to develop a character. How does the author use indirect characterization to show you about Mickey Mantle's character? And, from this indirect characterization, what can you infer about his character?

The author indirectly characterizes Mickey Mantle with his words and behavior. It can be inferred that Mickey Mantle is rude who rushes to judge other people.

The author indirectly characterizes Mickey Mantle by using his performance on the baseball field. It can be inferred that Mickey Mantle is a great human being who is very talented.

The author indirectly characterizes Mickey Mantle with his clothing. It can be inferred that Mickey Mantle is pretty fashion-forward, especially from the awesome jacket he wears when signing baseballs.

The author indirectly characterizes Mickey Mantle with his thoughts. It can be inferred that Mickey Mantle is a "perfect" baseball player.

Identify a specific example of allusion from page 173.

And I almost said, "You block, you stone, you worse than senseless thing" to him. Probably a Caliban curse wouldn't work either.

"No one from Camillo Junior High will be there."

Danny Huphfer nearly fell out of his chair.

"It is my own copy, " said Mrs. Baker.

Read page 131. Identify the example of symbolism on this page, and explain what it symbolizes.

"The newly plastered ceiling in the Perfect Living room fell, smashing down the top of the baby grand piano, ripping the plastic seat cushions......" The ceiling of the Perfect Living room crashing down symbolizes Hollings "perfect" family falling apart.

"All four of us stood in the hall, the sickly smell of mold in our nostrils." This symbolizes how successful Holling's father is as an architect.

"You should take the orchid and flush it down the toilet." This symbolizes that Holling's sister wants to help promote Bobby Kennedy as future president.

"The newly plastered ceiling in the Perfect Living room fell, smashing down the top of the baby grand piano, ripping the plastic seat cushions......" The ceiling of the Perfect Living room crashing down symbolizes Holling is finally the perfect son for his father.

Irony is a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. Identify and explain an example of irony from page 182.

Danny gets suspended for dumping his tray on someone in lunch. Then, his parents took him on a trip to Washington, D.C. This is ironic, because he got rewarded instead of punished by his parents.

Mrs. Bigio and Mrs. Baker were holding two trays filled with friend bananas. This is ironic because no one in the class liked bananas.

Mrs. Baker held the tray like she was carrying gold and frankincense and myrrh. This is ironic because she really did have that in her pocket.

Mai Thi shrugged and smiled, and Mrs. Baker laughed. This is ironic, because Mrs. Baker is always laughing.

"That's when I knew that she hated me. This look came over her face like the sun had winked out and was not going to shine again until next June." What is the purpose of the simile in this passage?

The simile in this passage is to let the reader know the personality of Mrs. Baker and what this year was going to be like for him in her class.

The simile in this passage is to let the reader know how good of a runner Holling is.

The simile in this passage is to convey the intelligence of the narrator.

The simile in this passage has no purpose.

Which is most likely the reason for Mrs. Bigio not giving Mai Thi a cup of hot chocolate?

Mrs. Bigio was bitter towards Vietnamese people

Mai Thi was not allowed to have hot chocolate because of allergies.

She did not have enough for everybody

Mai Thi was misbehaving in the lunchroom and that was her punishment.

Holling got a good deal on the cream puffs after he...

recited lines of Shakespeare for Mr. Goldman

talked about Walter Cronkite with Mr.Goldman

caught the rats that were loose in Goldman's Best Bakery

sketched a design for a new bakery for Mr.Goldman

Mrs. Baker told Holling, "Look what happened to Julius Caesar when he underestimated those around him." How did Holling underestimate Mrs. Baker?

She fearlessly captured the rats

She performed in Shakespeare plays

What caused Holling such stress during the New York State Assessment tests?

He didn't know any of the answers.

::The Wednesday Wars:: Final Exam

Authored by Brittany Payne

English

6th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 66+ times

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

Content View

Student View

60 questions

Show all answers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Who says the following quote: "Mrs. Baker hates my guts."

Holling Hoodhood

Mai Thi

Meryl Lee Kowalski

Danny Hupfer

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Who says the following quote: "A flower child is beautiful and doesn't do anything to harm anyone."

Mrs. Hoodhood

Meryl Lee

Heather Hoodhood

Mr. Guareschi

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Who says, "Beat the pied ninnies" after the big race?

Holling Hoodhood

Heather Hoodhood

Mrs. Baker

Danny Hupfer

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Setting: In what year does the story begin?

1947

1957

1968

1967

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why does Mr. Hoodhood try to please everyone outside of his own family?

He might be able to do business with them someday.

It is the Presbyterian way

He enjoys being the center of attention

He enjoys being kind to others

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What ruined the cream puffs meant for the wives of Vietnam Soldiers

the rats

the wind

chalk dust

the heat

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why did Mickey Mantle refuse to autograph Holling's baseball?

Holling was late

Holling didn't have a baseball to sign

Holling didn't have the money to pay for the autograph

Holling was wearing yellow tights

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

55 questions

Final Exam Review

Quiz

•

6th Grade

60 questions

G6. Revision for final test 1-2025

Quiz

•

6th Grade

60 questions

English Grammar

Quiz

•

6th Grade

60 questions

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Quiz

•

8th Grade

60 questions

Countries & Nationalities

Quiz

•

7th - 9th Grade

63 questions

Grammar section grade 8 4th quarter

Quiz

•

8th Grade

65 questions

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Quiz

•

6th - 8th Grade

61 questions

6th Grade ELA Yearly Test

Quiz

•

6th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

29 questions

Alg. 1 Section 5.1 Coordinate Plane

Quiz

•

9th Grade

$fractions$

22 questions

fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

11 questions

FOREST Effective communication

Lesson

•

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

6th Grade

Discover more resources for English

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

6th Grade

20 questions

Figurative Language Review

Quiz

•

6th Grade

20 questions

7th grade ELA Vocabulary Review

Quiz

•

7th - 8th Grade

30 questions

Literary Terms and Definitions Quiz

Quiz

•

6th Grade

7 questions

Path and Ortho Greek bases

Quiz

•

6th - 8th Grade

24 questions

7th grade STAAR Reading Review

Quiz

•

7th Grade

20 questions

Relative Pronouns

Quiz

•

4th - 8th Grade

12 questions

Final Figurative Language Review

Lesson

•

6th - 8th Grade

::The Wednesday Wars:: Final Exam

Who says the following quote: "Mrs. Baker hates my guts."

Who says the following quote: "A flower child is beautiful and doesn't do anything to harm anyone."

Who says, "Beat the pied ninnies" after the big race?

Setting: In what year does the story begin?

Why does Mr. Hoodhood try to please everyone outside of his own family?

What ruined the cream puffs meant for the wives of Vietnam Soldiers

Why did Mickey Mantle refuse to autograph Holling's baseball?

What was the first tactic Mrs. Baker used to get her Wednesday afternoons kid-free?

Identify the figurative language in this sentence: "There was a little pause while the whole world sucked in its breath."

What figurative language is used here: "The windows on the classroom doors became crepe paper-stained glass."

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for English