Wednesday Wars March

Why is Holling upset At the beginning of the chapter?

• He has to wear yellow tights in a play. 

• Mr. Hoodhood got the contract for Baker Sporting Emporium.

• He has to go to a baseball game. 

• He doesn't know who Mickey Mantle is. 

How does Mrs. Baker surprise Holling, Danny, and Doug?

• She makes them stay after school to learn Shakespeare.

• She gives them cream puffs.

• She makes them diagram sentences after school.

• She gives them baseballs and has them meet 2 Yankee players.

What did Meryl Lee do to get even when Miss Violet chastised her for talking to Holling during the song?

• stole Miss Violet's baton

• stepped on Holling's foot for a long time

• moved chairs away from Holling

• took Holling's lunch

How did Holling get a part in the Long Island Shakespeare Company's Holiday Extravaganza?

• Mrs. Baker nominated him.

• He tried out at school auditions.

• He quoted Shakespeare at the bakery.

• none of these

What is the main reason Holling is upset in March?

• He has to wear yellow tights in a play.

• His father lost a major contract.

• He failed his English test.

• He missed a baseball game.

How does Mrs. Baker surprise the students in March?

• She gives them cream puffs.

• She takes them to a baseball game.

• She makes them read Shakespeare.

• She gives them a surprise test.

What does Meryl Lee do to get back at Holling during the song?

• Steals his lunch.

• Steps on his foot.

• Ignores him.

• Takes his book.

How does Holling secure a role in the Shakespeare play?

• He auditions at school.

• He quotes Shakespeare at the bakery.

• Mrs. Baker recommends him.

• He writes an essay.

What literary device is used when Holling describes his tights as 'yellow like the sun'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which character trait best describes Mrs. Baker in March?

• Generous

• Strict

• Indifferent

• Lazy