Wednesday Wars November

What happens to Mrs. Bigio's husband that causes Holling to hear sounds of sadness?

• He gets into a car accident.

• He dies in Vietnam.

• He gets diagnosed with cancer.

• He tells her he wants a divorce.

Why does Holling practice the curses he learns from The Tempest?

• He wants to sound cool.

• They make him feel "powerful" because he feels helpless.

• He knows Mrs. Baker will be impressed.

• He wants to impress Meryl Lee.

Who organized the surprise for Holling, Danny and Doug?

• Mickey Mantle

• Doug Swieteck's brother

• Mr. Goldman

• Mrs. Baker

Who said this: “Every boy should be so lucky as you, to play in a Shakespeare Company’s Holiday Extravaganza, and with such a part!”

• Holling

• Mr. Goldman

• Meryl Lee

• Mrs. Baker

What did Mrs. Baker do to try to make Holling feel better after the situation with Mickey Mantle?

• Buys him cream puffs.

• Gives him a day off from reading Shakespeare.

• Gives him an A in class.

• Buys baseballs and mitts for him and his friends and gets two famous Yankees to play with them.

Who is the author of 'The Wednesday Wars'?

• Gary D. Schmidt

• J.K. Rowling

• Suzanne Collins

• Rick Riordan

In 'The Wednesday Wars', what is the main character's name?

• Holling Hoodhood

• Harry Potter

• Percy Jackson

• Katniss Everdeen

What is the setting of 'The Wednesday Wars'?

• Long Island, New York

• London, England

• Paris, France

• Sydney, Australia

Which Shakespeare play does Holling read in November in 'The Wednesday Wars'?

• The Tempest

• Macbeth

• Romeo and Juliet

• Hamlet

What is the main theme explored in 'The Wednesday Wars'?

• Coming of age

• Fantasy adventure

• Science fiction

• Historical fiction