The Wednesday Wars - Key Events Quiz

What lesson does Mrs. Baker explain about defeat in The Tempest?

Question Answer Choices Defeat leads to despair Defeat is a sign of weakness Defeat should be avoided at all costs Defeat is necessary for growth

What does Holling Hoodhood enjoy most about The Tempest in The Wednesday Wars?

Question Answer Choices The romantic subplot between Ferdinand and Miranda The list of colorful curses said by Caliban The magical abilities of Prospero The shipwreck scene at the beginning

How did Holling resolve his cream-puff dilemma in The Wednesday Wars?

Question Answer Choices He convinced Mrs. Baker to buy the cream puffs for him. He made a deal with his classmates to share their lunch money. He helped the baker with Shakespeare to get the cream puffs. He borrowed money from his friends to buy the cream puffs.

In which chapter of The Wednesday Wars does Holling's sister almost get hit by a bus?

Question Answer Choices April January March February

What does Doug Swieteck's brother do to get revenge on Holling?

Question Answer Choices He spreads rumors about Holling. He steals Holling's homework. He trips Holling during a soccer game. He tapes clippings of Holling in his yellow Ariel costume around the schools.

What lesson does Holling learn from the Macbeth allusion in The Wednesday Wars?

Question Answer Choices There is more to life than seeking power. Revenge is the best way to regain power. Pride and stubbornness always lead to success. Humiliation is an effective way to teach a lesson.

Which character from The Tempest does Holling frequently quote when things go wrong?

Question Answer Choices Prospero Ariel Miranda Caliban

What caused the cream puffs to be covered in chalk dust in The Wednesday Wars?

Question Answer Choices A student accidentally spilled chalk dust on the cream puffs. Holling was cleaning chalkboard erasers near the cream puffs. The cream puffs were stored in a dusty cupboard. The cream puffs fell on the classroom floor.