Plot events
What achievement does Holling achieve during the chapter of april
What is winning a cross country meet
What religion is Holling, which makes him stay with Mrs. Baker on Wednesdays?
What is Presbyterian
This Shakespeare play introduces Holling to the idea of facing storms
What is the The Tempest
This theme is shown through Holling’s growing independence and ability to stand up for himself.
What is coming of age
This war in Southeast Asia was ongoing in 1967 and heavily influenced American politics and daily life
What is the Vietnam War
The embarrassing costume does Holling have to wear in the holiday play?
What is yellow tights with bird feathers
The theme of mistaken identity in this comedy resembles Holling’s struggle to understand himself.
What is The Comedy of Errors
— The cream‑puff incident symbolizes this recurring idea about fairness and responsibility.
What is justice?
This famous American astronaut became the first to make a spacewalk just two years earlier, symbolizing the era’s space-race momentum.
What is Ed White
What political event was happening during the novels time period
What is the Civil Rights movement
What sport does Holling start to get good at during the school year?
What is cross country
Mrs. Baker uses this tragedy to help Holling understand loyalty and betrayal.
What is Julius Ceasar
Shakespeare’s plays often mirror this theme in Holling’s life, especially The Tempest.
What is conflict and resolution?
This iconic band released Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967.
What is The Beatles
Who goes missing in Vietnam during the war
Who is Mrs. Bakers husband
Who helps Holling learn about courage, responsibility, and growing up?
Who is Mrs. Baker
The quote “To thine own self be true” from this play reflects Holling’s growing self‑confidence.
What is Hamlet
The repeated references to baseball represent this larger idea about American identity and belonging.
What is national culture?
This major civil rights leader continued his activism in 1967, speaking out against the Vietnam War.
What is Martin Luther King Jr.
What is the reason for Mrs. Bigios( the lunch ladies) anger to Mai Thi
What is her husband dying in the war
What important moments show Holling is becoming more confident and independent?
What is standing up to his dad
This play’s exploration of ambition and consequences parallels Holling’s father’s worldview.
What is Macbeth
The yellow tights symbolize this internal struggle Holling faces.
What is embarrassment vs. self‑acceptance?
This conflict between Israel and neighboring Arab states lasted only six days but reshaped Middle Eastern politics.
What is the Six-Day war