The Wednesday Wars January

Which text evidence shows Mrs. Baker's impact on Holling?

• Holling's improved grades in math

• Holling's decision to pursue running

• Holling's increased interest in history

• Holling's refusal to participate in class discussions

Answer explanation

Holling's decision to pursue running shows Mrs. Baker's impact, as she encouraged him to embrace his talents and interests, leading to personal growth and confidence.

How does running symbolize Holling's journey?

• Running shows Holling's escape from problems.

• Running represents Holling's growth and determination.

• Running is a minor detail with no symbolic meaning.

• Running highlights Holling's lack of direction.

Answer explanation

Running symbolizes Holling's growth and determination as he learns to overcome challenges and push his limits, reflecting his personal development throughout the story.

How does the author use the 1960s setting to enhance the story's themes?

• By focusing solely on the fashion of the era

• By ignoring historical events of the time

• By integrating events like the Vietnam War to add depth to the characters' experiences

• By emphasizing the technological advancements of the 1960s

Answer explanation

The author enhances the story's themes by integrating significant events like the Vietnam War, which deepens the characters' experiences and reflects the societal tensions of the 1960s, rather than focusing solely on fashion or technology.

What Skakespeare play is Holling learning about in January?

• The Merchant of Venice

• Macbeth

• The Tempest

• Romeo and Juliet

What happens to Holling's sister that makes Holling a hero?

• Mrs. Bigio gave her some hot chocolate.

• She was hit by a bus during a snowstorm.

• He tackles her before she is hit by a school bus.

• She became a hippie and moved out.

In the beginning AND end of January, Holling's photo appears in the newspaper. What TWO reasons does the author create for Holling to be newspaper worthy?

• Holling wears yellow tights and also saves his sister from being hit by a bus.

• Holling saves his sister from a burning building and wears green tights in a play.

• Holling becomes the youngest architect and saves his mother from a car accident.

• Holling won the lottery and went on a date with Meryl Lee.

How does the argument between Holling's dad and sister over Bobby Kennedy reflect two of the differing views of the time period in which this story takes place?

• It does not reflect it at all.

• Some people wanted change and others wanted no change.

• No one liked Bobby Kennedy

• People were upset about Martin Luther King, Jr.

What advice does Holling give to Mrs.Baker as her "coach" for teaching?

• Roll your eyes frequently and yell loudly at students

• Be sure to chew your gum with your mouth open

• Don't make teacher jokes, use Dad jokes instead

• Don't cross arms, roll eyes, or make teacher jokes

What had Holling done that caused him to be in such a good mood for testing? 

• He got hot chocolate. 

• Mrs. Baker started talking to him again. 

• He hit Doug Swieteck's brother with a snowball. 

• He aced his Macbeth test. 

At the beginning of "January," Holling interrupts the action in the story to tell the readers how Doug got his black eye. Holling begins, "So here's what happened." This is an example of which signpost?

• Aha Moment

• Words of the Wiser

• Tough Question

• Memory Moment