Quiz on August's Story

Why doesn’t August go to school? Answer the following multiple choice questions by circling the correct answer.

• He is embarrassed about his looks

• His medical issues/surgeries

• He was teased by classmates

• His mother wanted to homeschool

What did Auggie’s mother used to do? Answer the following multiple choice questions by circling the correct answer.

• School administrator

• Nurse

• Teacher

• Illustrator

What did Auggie’s mother notice when he was born? Answer the following multiple choice questions by circling the correct answer.

• His deformity

• His smile

• His eyes

• His cleft palate

Why does Auggie like really little kids? Answer the following multiple choice questions by circling the correct answer.

• They don’t say mean things to try to hurt you

• They are more forgiving

• They have more in common with Auggie

• They are more humorous

Which character was in the play Oliver? Answer the following multiple choice questions by circling the correct answer.

• Jack Will

• Charlotte

• Julian

• Via

What happens when Ms. Petosa first sees August? Answer the following multiple choice questions by circling the correct answer.

• She smiles a shiny smile

• She stares at him when he isn’t looking

• She puts her head down and doesn’t look at him

• She hesitates when speaking for a second

Read the following quotations below from the first half of part 1, and explain what is happening in this particular scene. Be sure your explanation includes any important plot information and any characters that relate to the quote. “Mom remembers exactly what [she] whispered…“Everyone born of God overcometh the world” (7).

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In the book, there is a reference to the saying "Like a lamb to the slaughter".  What does Auggie's dad mean when he said that?

• that Auggie is an innocent boy who doesn't know how cruel people can be

• August is going to get hurt if he leaves the house

• that Auggie reminds him of a sweet little lamb

• that Auggie will be able to fight his own battles

Which of the following examples from Part I best supports that Auggie feels insecure about this appearance when meeting new people?

• “I would have been more nervous about meeting Mr. Tushman if I’d known I was also going to be meeting some kids from the new school.”

• “‘Hi,’ I mumbled, dropping my hand into his hand while I looked down at his feet. He was wearing red Adidas.”

• “He was talking as he closed the door to his office and sat down behind his big desk, though I wasn’t really paying much attention to what he was saying.”

• “Mom sat down in a chair in front of Mr. Tushman’s desk, and even though there was another chair right next to hers, I decided to stand beside her.”

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What is the theme of Wonder?

• Don't judge a book by its cover

• Knowledge is greater than strength

• Money isn't everything

• Time heals all wounds

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