Why is Danny nervous about his bar mitzvah in Gary Schmidt’s The Wednesday Wars?

August 17, 2018 Educator

SCIENCE

What description best characterizes the motion of particles in a solid?

This type of motion is known as vibrational motion. Of the three states of matter for a given substance, the solid state has the lowest temperature and therefore the particles have the lowest…

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SCIENCE

Is C6H12O6 classified as an element, mixture, solution or pure substance?

C6H12O6, which is glucose, is a compound and therefore a pure substance. Elements and compounds are pure substances. A pure substance has a fixed composition which you can see glucose has from the…

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SCIENCE

How much heat is absorbed by 60.00 grams of copper when it is heated from 293 Kelvins to 353…

To calculate this you need to know the specific heat capacity of copper, which is c = 0.385 Joules/gram-degree Celsius. This is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of…

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PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF

What made Percy Jackson a hero?

Percy Jackson demonstrated many heroic traits in The Lightning Thief. Two of these include his selflessness and courage. True heroes put others first, and Percy definitely does this throughout the…

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SCIENCE

What are the uses of carbon and its compounds?

Carbon and its compounds are used in a large number of operations in and around us. The most common form of carbon that we have all seen and used is the lead of the pencil, which is nothing but…

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THE SNIPER

In “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty, how does the setting help the reader develop an idea of the…

The context of the story is that a civil war is happening between the Republicans and the Free Staters in Dublin, Ireland. A civil war is a horrible thing. Any war is horrible, but a civil war…

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LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE

What is the summary of chapter 7 in Like Water for Chocolate?

In chapter seven, Chencha visits Tita and brings her some ox-tail soup. Once Tita takes one bite of the soup she regains some of her strength and is able to recall the recipe for the soup. Chencha…

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SCIENCE

I’m trying to decide on a gas which will be good to use to fill a balloon and keep a weight…

Hydrogen is a lighter-than-air gas that can be produced by chemical reactions. The next lightest option would be hydrogen fluoride and then fluorine gas. I’m assuming this is theoretical and you’re…

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THE SNIPER

In the short story, “The Sniper,” how does the sniper feel immediately after shooting his enemy?…

Immediately after shooting the enemy sniper, the protagonist sniper feels extreme remorse. The text specifically says remorse. He became bitten by remorse. Remorse is a great word, because it…

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LITERATURE

Why is it important to understand the original meaning of a piece of literature before you try to…

We need to talk first about what we mean when we refer to “the original meaning” of a literary work. Unless we have access to the author’s thoughts on what the original meaning was, for example,…

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PLATO

I need an introduction to the big background of Plato.

Plato (427—347 B.C.E.) was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived in the wealthy and powerful city state of Athens. He himself came from a wealthy and well-connected family. Plato was introduced…

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ANIMAL FARM

Write your own creative speech for the character Napoleon in Animal Farm.

For this assignment, your teacher wants to be sure you are aware of Napoleon’s character. Napoleon is devious and will do anything to make sure his own needs are met. Also, you should be aware of…

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SCIENCE

The temperature on the moon varies between 110 C to -170 C. What can be the possible reason for…

There is very little atmosphere around the moon. The atmosphere of the Earth acts like a blanket surrounding the planet. All energy on Earth initially comes from the sun (in the form of…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

‘Economies of scale were the main drivers of corporate gigantism in the 20th century. They were…

One economic issue that is raised by this statement is the issue of what constitutes an economy of scale and how economies of scale come about. Economies of scale occur when average total costs of…

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SCIENCE

The 25-kg flowerpot is supported at A by three cords. Determine the force acting in each cord for… 1 image

Hello! The forces are acting along the ropes. Denote their magnitudes as B, C and D in accordance with the points of attachment. For reasons of symmetry C=D. It is sufficient to get two independent…

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THE HARDY BOYS SERIES

What is Franklin Dixon’s The Vanishing Thieves, in “The Hardy boys series,” about?

Franklin Dixon’s The Vanishing Thieves, 66th book in the “Hardy Boys series,” opens with Chet, best friend of protagonists Frank and Joe Hardy, introducing his cousin Vern to Frank and Joe at a…

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HISTORY

Compare and contrast the ways in which writing emerged in urban societies between 4000 BCE and…

Some of the earliest areas to develop writing were Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China. Although they had some similarities, they differed in the ways they used writing and the types of scripts they…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What is a comparison/contrast between Mildred and Clarisse in Fahrenheit 451?

Mildred and Clarisse are two women who affect the life of Montag. Clarisse walks around outside and talks with people, asking them how they feel. On the other hand, Mildred stays indoors,…

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Discuss the themes of law, religion, and justice in Act IV, Scene 1 of The Merchant of Venice.

This scene takes place in a court of law. Shylock calls upon the court for justice and insists that his bond with Antonio be redeemed. Shylock says, “I stand for judgment.” He insists that he…

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HAMLET

Can you please explain act 4 scene 5 in detail? What is the significance of the King’s…

Ophelia comes to speak with Gertrude, and it is very clear that she has “gone mad,” as they say. She enters, singing a song about death: “He is dead and gone, lady, / He is dead and gone”…

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LITERATURE

In Oedipus Rex, why is the city suffering from famine?

In the beginning of the play Oedipus the King by Sophocles, the city of Thebes is under great duress. Oedipus reports that the crops are dying, the animals are starving, and the women of Thebes…

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KING LEAR

Who took Cordelia and Lear prisoners at the end of the battle?

At the beginning of Act 5, Scene 3, the stage directions read: Enter, in conquest, with Drum and Colors, Edmund; Lear and Cordelia as prisoners; Soldiers, Captain. So it was Edmund who took Lear…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

Why does Mrs. Jones say “this will get washed this evening” when the incident took place “about…

Both of them are out late, and neither has anyone to go home to. Eleven o’clock at night is still evening, and both of them are out late because neither has anyone to go home to. When Roger…

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GULLIVER’S TRAVELS

How was Gulliver able to win his freedom from the land of Lilliput?

After Gulliver has been accused of treason, and a friend of his from court let him know that the Emperor and his advisers planned to execute him by allowing him to starve to death, Gulliver flees…

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EVERYDAY USE

In “Everyday Use,” how does Maggie feel about her sister Dee?

In “Everyday Use,” Maggie seems to be afraid of her sister Dee. Mama says that Maggie knows that she is not a bright girl, but it is very obvious that Dee is bright and intelligent. Maggie does…

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MILKWEED

What was happening in Milkweed when the men were supposedly scrubbing the sidewalk with their…

There is no “supposedly” about this question, the men with long beards and long coats certainly were forced to “clean” the sidewalk with them. It is an incredibly sad and embarrassing scene for…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

To what extent has Montag’s prophecy come true?

Montag has just witnessed a woman choose to kill herself rather than live without her books. He also found out that Clarisse, the nice neighbor girl who asked him if he was happy, is dead for no…

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FROM THE MIXED UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER

How did Claudia and Jamie get from Greenwich to New York City?

In E. L. Konigsburg’s book From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Claudia has decided to run away from home. At twelve years of age, she has decided her family treats her unfairly by…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does Jem show a loss of innocence in the book To Kill A Mockingbird when Atticus loses the…

At the beginning of Chapter 21, Jem is excited because he thinks that Atticus has won the Tom Robinson case. In Jem’s mind, the lack of hard evidence to support Tom raped Mayella, conflicting…

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THROUGH THE TUNNEL

Which details suggest that Jerry’s quest has great significance?

The relationship between Jerry and his mother, especially the details that remain unspoken between them, indicate that the quest, one which requires Jerry’s separation from her, is a significant…

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FRINDLE

What does Bud Lawrence plan to do with the word “frindle” once he owns it?

Bud Lawrence was a local businessman in town. He read an article about Nick Allen’s new word and was quick to go to his lawyer to file a trademark claim on it. Within a few days, he set up a…

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THE PIGMAN

From Zindel’s The Pigman, what is the fruit roll? Describe the one time when the ”fruit roll”…

John created the “super-colossal fruit roll” when he got bored of being the Bathroom Bomber (2). The “fruit roll” could only be done on Wednesdays when a substitute was teaching. First, John would…

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THE SLAVE’S DREAM

How does the poet describe the slave waiting for his death in “The Slave’s Dream”?

Extremely exhausted, the slave collapses on the ground and loses his consciousness. He begins to watch a dream that reflects his deepest yearnings. He sees himself as a free man, surrounded by…

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THE BOOK THIEF

What does the author mean when he says most Germans are “fond of pigs” in The Book Thief?

This is an interesting question to which we are not given a direct answer; however, the astute reader can figure out what the author means upon close inspection. In short, the author means that…

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THE BET

Who disapproved of the death penalty in the story “The Bet”?

As the story opens, the banker is thinking about the bet he made fifteen years before. He was holding an all-male party and the conversation turned to the subject of capital punishment. The…

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THE WEDNESDAY WARS

Who is the protagonist of The Wednesday Wars?

A protagonist is the main character of a story—the star of the show, you might say. Some novels have more than one protagonist, but it’s more common for a novel to have one protagonist and for…

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THE SCARLET LETTER

In The Scarlet Letter, what does Dimmesdale have upon his chest in chapter 12?

In chapter 12 there is only one mention of Arthur Dimmesdale’s chest, and it is after the meteor is witnessed by the villagers, when he stood at the scaffold with Pearl and Hester in what is…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

How is Clarisse’s family peculiar from other families of the society in Fahrenheit 451?

Clarisse’s family is different because they slow down. Clarisse is a very unusual girl. She asks Montag if he is happy, and throws him completely off. She explains to Montag why her family is…

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TROUBLE

What is the main conflict in Gary D. Schmidt’s novel Trouble?

Gary D. Schmidt’s novel Trouble is an extremely complex story with multiple interweaving conflicts. However, the primary conflict is character vs. self since Henry Smith, the protagonist,…

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WHIRLIGIG

In chapter 3, “The Afterlife,” of the book “Whirligig,” how does Brent seem to be changing?

Chapter three is called “The Afterlife.” Here we learn that Brent wasn’t sentenced to jail time or to a stint in a detention center, as a result of causing the car accident that killed Lea…

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THE CRUCIBLE

How many names are on the petition for Martha, Elizabeth and Rebecca? What happens to these…

Francis Nurse says, in Act Three, that there are ninety one names on the petition that testifies to the good reputation of Martha Corey, Elizabeth Proctor, and Rebecca Nurse. At Reverend Parris’s…

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND

What is the identity of the culprit in “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”?

The identity of the culprit is Dr. Grimesby Roylott. He is strongly suspected from the beginning because, for one thing, he had an obvious motive for killing Julia Stoner two years ago and he has…

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A ROSE FOR EMILY

Why doesn’t Miss Emily want to change with the new generation in “A Rose for Emily”?

In “A Rose for Emily,” Miss Emily does not seem to want to change with the new generation because change in her life has most often been associated with loss. As a younger woman, Miss Emily was…

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LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER

In Roald Dahl’s “Lamb to the Slaughter,” do you think the wife feels any regret after killing her…

At the end of Roald Dahl’s “Lamb to the Slaughter,” there seems to be no regret from Mary for killing her husband with a frozen leg of lamb and then cooking for and feeding his police coworkers….

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THE GIVER

What are three of the community’s rules Jonas breaks while escaping in The Giver?

Jonas was out at night, stole food, and stole his father’s bike. Jonas has broken three rules when he escapes with Gabriel. In Jonas’s community, when a person breaks three rules, he is…

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HOOT

Why does Roy talk back to Dana?

The answer to your question is found in chapter eight of Carl Hiaasen’s novel Hoot. Roy has moved ten times in his life due to his father’s job. Because of this frequent moving, he has encountered…