The Julian Chapter

Which of these statements is NOT true about Julian's character traits?

• He loves to make other people laugh
• He displays some qualities of leadership
• He feels very comfortable talking to adults.
• He is shy and perfers to work on projects alone

Which phrase best describes the main conflict of "The Julian Chapter"?

• Julian is unhappy that Auggie came to school
• Summer does not want to go out with Julian
• Mr. Tushman is shocked that Julian has no remorse
• Auggie is mad at Jack Will for saying bad things about him on Halloween

What is the primary reason Julian starts leaving notes in Jack's locker?

• to warn him to stay away from Summer
• to insult him for being friends with Auggie
• to arrange a meeting with him and Henry
• to ask for help with difficult math questions

What started happening to Julian in the fifth grade that he thought shouldn't be happening to him?

• he started having nightmares again
• he got beat up 
• he had to get a babysitter
• he started wetting the bed

When did Julian's mom see Auggie's face for the first time?

• on the first day of school
• at the nature retreat
• when she saw the class photo
• on Egyptian Museum day

Based on Julian's mom's statement below, how does she feel about Auggie's parents?
"Oh, those poor people!"

• she doesn't like them
• she thinks they don't have a lot of money
• she feels sorry for them 
• she thinks they look like Auggie

"I told everyone we needed to really ice Jack out, for his own good." (p. 347)
What does Julian mean when he says "ice Jack out"?

• pour ice over Jack's head
• not talk to or hang out with Jack
• leave Jack outside in the cold weather
• be friends with Jack again

Look at the message on the notes below.
Jack Will/Auggie wrote-"Julian, you're so hot! Summer doesn't like you, but I want to have your babies! Smell my armpits! Love, Beulah.
Julian wrote-"I h8 u, Freak!"
What is the difference in the tone of these notes?

• Jack/Auggie-Silly and funny
  Julian-mean
• Jack/Auggie- serious
  Julian-funny
• Jack/Auggie-threatening
  Julian-appreciative
• Jack/Auggie-sad
  Julian-happy

Which quote Mom supports the idea that she makes excuses for Julian?

• "Mom read through the notes quickly, raised her eyebrows, and passed them to Dad. He read them and looked at me."
• "Excuse me, but can someone tell me what's going on here?" Mom interrupted, looking at Dr. Jansen impatiently.
• "Exactly!" said Mom, and almost sounded like she screamed it.
• "I'm not defending the notes!" answered Mom. "I'm just reminding you that it was a two way street. You have to realize that Julian was obviously writing those notes as a reaction to something."

Which quote lets the reader know that Mom and Dad do not fully agree about what Julian did?

• Just as I closed the door on my way out, Dad started whispering something to Dr. Jansen and Mr. Tushman. It was a hushed, angry whisper.
• Dad turned around and looked at me. "I'm not saying I think the school handled this right...But, Julian, you should know better!"
• "Julian," said Dad. "Go find Mom. Wait for me by the reception area. I'll be out in a second."
• He [Dr. Jansen] held out his hand for a handshake. Dad looked at his hand but didn't shake it. He looked at Dr. Jansen.