Wonder: Part One - August

Front

Which quote from August best shows the reader that he has something wrong with his appearance?

Back

“I know ordinary kids don’t make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds.”

Front

petrified (in the context: “Since I’ve never been to a real school before, I am pretty much totally and completely petrified.”)

Back

terrified

Front

Why did August’s mom take him to Beecher Prep weeks before the school year begins?

Back

She hoped that August would feel more comfortable about school if he toured the school and met Mr. Tushman.

Front

What is the most likely reason that August’s mom thought Julian was so nice?

Back

Julian kindly talked about the baby chicks, and said that August will get to see them in the spring.

Front

Why doesn't Julian think that August should take the science elective?

Back

He thinks it will be too hard, and August probably shouldn't take it since he wasn't taught by "real teachers."

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Why did August's mom's voice sound different when she said, "See you soon"?

Back

She is really nervous about August leaving with three kids who he’s never met, and hoping that everything will go well.

Front

Why does August say that he eats like some prehistoric swamp thing?

Back

He has a hole in the roof of his mouth, which forces him to chew with his front teeth.

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What does August normally do when kids stare at him on the first day of school?

Back

He just pretends not to notice.

Front

Why would it upset August when Julian asks if he likes Darth Sidious?

Back

Darth Sidious is a character from Star Wars who gets his face burned by Sith lightning and becomes totally deformed.

Front

What is the main topic of discussion of Summer and August during their first lunch together?

Back

How their names both deal with the season of summer and if anyone else in the school has a name that’s relates to summer.