The Wednesday Wars

by Gary Schmidt

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The Wednesday Wars Questions on October

The Wednesday Wars

In October, Holling Hoodhood tries to please Mrs. Baker by helping with chores, but accidentally ruins pastries with chalk dust. He avoids trouble, but faces peers' anger over cream puffs. Meanwhile,...

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The Wednesday Wars

Holling's reluctance to complain about his treatment by Mrs. Baker and his classroom chores stems from a combination of fear, respect, and a desire to avoid conflict. He is cautious about speaking...

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The Wednesday Wars

Holling's cream puff dilemma, escaped pet rats, and the Shakespeare unit all significantly affect the story. The cream puff incident, involving chalk dust, leads Holling to work for a baker to...

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