the Wednesday Wars - October Flashcards
What are some of the first chores Holling has to do on Wednesday for Mrs. Baker?
wash chalkboards, straighten dictionaries, pound erasers
Why does Holling’s father want him to “keep the peace” between him and Mrs. Baker?
Because his job is one of two architect firms that Baker Sporting Goods is deciding upon for business
What important job does Mrs. Baker give Holling?
To go down to the kitchen, pick up the cream puffs (pastries) that are being served to the Wives of Vietnam Soldiers’ gathering
What happens to the cream puffs?
One of the classroom windows got left open, and when erasers were pounded, the chalk dust blew in the window, ended up landing on them
Who threatens Holling and what for?
Danny Hupfer, because Holling got a cream puff, but no one else did
Who are Sycorax and Caliban?
Class pets (rats) that are in Mrs. Baker’s classroom
What does Holling have to do with them?
Feed them and clean their cage
What happens when Holling goes to feed the rats and clean their cage?
The two cages come apart, and the rats end up escaping.
What do Holling and Mrs. Baker finally do together?
Read parts from Shakespeare’s the Merchant of Venice
Did Holling like the story?
Yes; he says when Mrs. Baker reads Portia’s speech, he ends up with shivers down his spine
What are Holling’s father’s priorities?
Getting his architect firm’s business taken by Baker Sporting Goods
Holling’s sister Heather says, “I want support for believing in something bigger than me.” What is she referring to?
Her support of the anti-war movement in Vietnam
Which Shakespearean play does Holling read first?
the Merchant of Venice
