Wonder (Chapters 1-16)/ Pages 3-44

Chapter 1: Ordinary

1. Who is the main character of the novel, and what makes him different from most other children?

• Via, who is exceptionally gifted

• Miranda, who has a secret

• August, who has a facial deformity

• Summer, who loves the summer season

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In Chapter 2, "Why I Didn't Go to School," why does August decide not to go to school on the first day?

• Because he's too sick to attend.

• He had to undergo many surgeries.

• Because it's a weekend, so there's no school.

• Because he's too sick to attend.

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Chapter 3: How I Came to Life

Why does August refer to the family dog, Daisy, as his "biggest supporter"?

• Daisy helps him with his homework every night.

• Daisy is the only one who truly understands his feelings.

• Daisy listens to him when he talks and doesn't judge him.

• Daisy is his protector and keeps bullies away at school.

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In Chapter 4, "Christopher's House," what does August find in Christopher's house that makes him feel uncomfortable?

• A poster of his face with the word "Freak" written on it

• A collection of rare books

• A life-sized dinosaur skeleton

• A giant spider crawling on the wall.

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In Chapter 5, "Driving," what is August's reaction when he sees children wearing astronaut helmets in another car while his family is stuck in traffic?

• He feels excited and waves at them.

• He becomes scared and hides in his seat.

• He laughs and points at their helmets.

• He asks his mom to buy him a new astronaut helmet.

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In Chapter 6, "Paging Mr. Tushman," why does Mr. Tushman call August to his office?

• To discuss August's test scores

• To reprimand August for something he did in class

• To inform August about a new school policy

• To introduce August to some new classmates

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In Chapter 7, "Nice Mrs. Garcia," why does Mrs. Garcia give August a tour of the school?

• Because August got lost on his way to class

• To show him where the principal's office is

• As part of a school tradition for new students

• To help him make new friends

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In Chapter 8 "Jack Will, Julian, Charlotte," what happens when August sits with Jack Will, Julian, and Charlotte at lunch for the first time?

• They welcome him warmly and include him in their conversation.

• They ignore him and continue their conversation without him.

• Julian makes fun of August's appearance, causing tension.

• August decides to eat lunch alone because he's too nervous.

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In Chapter 9, what is the purpose of "The Grand Tour" that Auggie takes at school?

• To show new students around the school

• To visit different classrooms and meet teachers

• To explore the school's history and architecture

• To introduce Auggie to his classmates

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Why does Julian ask Auggie about his face in Chapter 10 "The Performance Space"?

• He's genuinely curious and wants to be friends.

• He thinks Auggie was in a fire and wants to know more.

• He's trying to be mean and hurt Auggie's feelings.

• He's making conversation because he doesn't know what else to say.

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