The Wednesday Wars - Final Test

Front

Who has a bar mitzvah?

Back

Danny

Front

What figure of speech is used in the line: 'Doug Swieteck's brother... could cuss the yellow off a school bus.'?

Back

Hyperbole

Front

True or False: Meryl Lee tricked Holling into revealing his father's plans for the new Junior High so she could show her father.

Back

False

Front

Why did two New York Yankees come to Camillo Jr. High and play catch with Holling, Danny, and Doug?

Back

Mrs. Baker arranged it because of what happened with Mickey Mantle.

Front

Whose idea was it to use 'Chrysanthemum' as a code word meaning you just did something really good?

Back

Holling

Front

What is a bar mitzvah?

Back

A Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for boys at age 13.

Front

Define hyperbole.

Back

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

Front

What is the significance of Mickey Mantle in 'The Wednesday Wars'?

Back

Mickey Mantle is a famous baseball player whose interaction with Holling is a pivotal moment.

Front

What does the term 'code word' mean in the context of the story?

Back

A word used to convey a special meaning or secret message.

Front

Who is Mrs. Baker?

Back

Holling's teacher who plays a significant role in his life.