The Wednesday Wars

The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt centers on Holling Hoodhood's journey from self-centeredness to maturity. Key events include Holling spending Wednesdays with Mrs. Baker, fostering his love for...

In The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt, the initially tense relationship between Holling Hoodhood and his teacher, Mrs. Baker, evolves into a supportive bond. Holling, the only Presbyterian student,...

In The Wednesday Wars, Mrs. Baker begins as a strict and seemingly resentful teacher to Holling Hoodhood, who stays in her class on Wednesdays. Initially, she gives him chores, but as they read...

In The Wednesday Wars, the resolution and climax revolve around Holling Hoodhood's personal growth amidst the backdrop of 1960s social and political unrest. The climax occurs when Holling realizes...

Mrs. Baker says "Chrysanthemum" to Holling as a special acknowledgment of his growth and courage. Earlier in the novel, Holling suggested using "Chrysanthemum" as a code for something exceptionally...

Holling and Mrs. Baker have contrasting views on "Romeo and Juliet." Mrs. Baker sees it as a romantic tragedy, emphasizing the beauty and inevitability of the lovers' fate. She appreciates the depth...

Mrs. Baker asks Holling to diagram a complex sentence to convey an important lesson: we often fail to appreciate what we have until it's gone. This theme reflects Holling's initial reluctance and...

Mrs. Baker was upset by Holling's comment because it showed a lack of empathy and understanding of her situation. While Holling was embarrassed by the public display of his costume photo, Mrs. Baker...

Holling's success in the cross county tryouts is due to three things. First, his teacher Mrs. Baker gives him training and support. Second, there is the presence of Meryl Lee cheering him on. Third,...

Mrs. Baker suggests that Holling's future will have a happy ending, using Don Pedro from Much Ado About Nothing as an example. Despite misfortunes, Don Pedro knows he is loved, allowing him to choose...

Julius Caesar is a play about power. It was written by William Shakespeare, and the first act of the play takes place in Rome. The citizens of Rome are preparing for the election of a new...

Holling believes his teacher, Mrs. Baker, hates him because she appears irritated at having to supervise him alone during religious instruction time, which he misinterprets as personal dislike....

Mrs. Baker's presence at the baseball game leads to a special Yankee Stadium tour because she is recognized by the Yankees for her past as an Olympic medalist in track. Her athletic background...

Key figures in The Wednesday Wars include Holling Hoodhood, the protagonist, and his teacher, Mrs. Baker. Historical references in the novel encompass significant events from the 1960s, such as the...

In The Wednesday Wars, Holling faces parental neglect from his self-absorbed father, leading him to seek surrogate father figures. He finds guidance and support from his teacher, Mrs. Baker, and...

In The Wednesday Wars, tests play a significant role in shaping the protagonist, Holling Hoodhood's, character development. These tests are both academic, such as those in his school subjects and...

Mrs. Baker compensates for the incident at the Baker Sporting Emporium by cheering up Holling and his friends after Micky Mantle refuses to sign Holling's baseball due to his fairy costume. She gifts...

Holling values Mrs. Baker’s opinion about his Shakespearean quotes the most.

Mrs. Baker appears "anti-holiday" because the season painfully reminds her that her husband is away fighting in Vietnam. This absence is compounded by the recent death of a co-worker's spouse, also...

Holling acquires opening day tickets for Yankee Stadium through Mrs. Baker, who arranges a surprise meeting with famous Yankee players Joe Pepitone and Horace Clarke. As a reward for Holling's...

In "January" of Gary Schmidt's The Wednesday Wars, one thing Mrs. Baker knows that Holling doesn't is Shakespeare is using Macbeth to say "something about what it means to be a human being." One of...

Mrs. Baker tells Holling "The quality of mercy is not strained" to express her forgiveness after he accidentally ruins the cream puffs with chalk dust. This quote from The Merchant of Venice...

The key elements in the "September" chapter include Holling Hoodhood's forced arrangement to spend Wednesday afternoons with Mrs. Baker while other students attend religious studies, which lays the...

When Holling seeks an ally in his conflict with Mrs. Baker, he finds little support. His mother dismisses his concerns, insisting Mrs. Baker can't hate him since she doesn't know him well. His father...

In Wednesday Wars we see Holling develop the capacity to see things from other perspectives, and to stand up for what is right.

The students, including Holling Hoodhood and his classmates, accompany Mrs. Baker to the airport to welcome Lt. Baker home from the Vietnam War. They bring boxes of strawberries, fulfilling Mrs....

The term "regrettable" highlights Mrs. Baker's formal and dry humor, characteristic of her interactions throughout the story. Her stiff language often creates humorous moments, showcasing her...

Holling Hoodhood quotes Shakespeare's "The quality of mercy is not strained" from The Tempest during Mrs. Baker's grading of his 150-question test. This occurs after she marks the first four...

Mrs Baker is Holling Hoodhood's teacher and also his neighbor. She has a positive influence on him because she does whatever she can to help him when he needs it. This includes bringing him puffs...

Inside the wooden box Mrs. Baker pulled from her desk was a silver medal from the 1956 Olympics, where she was part of the four-by-one hundred relay team. This revelation surprises Holling, who had...

Potential quiz questions from The Wednesday Wars could include: How many chapters are named after months, and which months are they? (Ten: September to June). What is Holling's school name? (Camillo...

In "The Wednesday Wars," Kawalski and Associates secure the renovation project for Yankee Stadium with Mrs. Baker's help. Although the contract is awarded in May, Mrs. Baker's influence stems from a...