Wonderstruck Part 2

What is the THEME of part two in Wonderstruck?

• Finding a place where you belong.

• Communicating your thoughts and feelings.

• Helping others when they are lost.

• Never give up on what you want.

How does Rose's mom feel about her coming to New York?

• Happy that her daughter visited her.
• Sad that she has to work and cannot spend time with Rose.
• Angry that Rose left the house and came to NYC without her dad knowing.
• Upset that Rose did not follow directions.

Why does Ben have a hard time finding his father?

• He did not have the right address and name.
• The information he has was from long ago and things have changed since then.
• He did not have enough clues to figure out where his dad might be.
• He did not try hard enough to find his dad.

Based on pages 366 - 368, which sentence best explains how the narrator's point of view influences how events are described in the story?

• "The boy smiled a lopsided grin."

• Ben interrupted. "Why did you pick this diorama to meet me at?"

• The wolves on the box had given the boy the idea to meet him here!

• "Jamie started making strange shapes with is fingers."

Which sentence best explains how part two fits in the overall structure of Wonderstruck?

• It shows the importance of language, education, and communication is in developing relationships.

• It shows how characters respond to challenges of language barriers and ineffective communication.

• It shows how language can connect or divide us, and that bringing differences requires effective communication.

• It shows impact of communication on relationships.

How are Ben's and Rose's situation similar?

• They are both trying to find a place where they belong.
• They are both upset that no one wants them.
• They are both lost in a strange city.
• They are both excited about their new adventure.

Which statement best explains the interaction between Ben and Jamie in part two of Wonderstruck?

• Ben is suspicious of Jamie, and then realizes that he is someone who can offer much assistance.

• Ben sees Jamie as someone who he should be cautious of because Ben is under the impression that everyone in New York may take advantage of him because he is deaf.

• Jamie sees Ben as someone he can easily take advantage of because Ben is deaf.

• Jamie is curious about Ben and decides to follow him so they can become brothers.

Why is Ben intrigued about the wolf diorama? 

• It is a scene that he keeps dreaming about.
• It is a scene of his home.
• It is a scene his mom created.
• It gave him another clue about his dad.

How does Ben feel about leaving his aunt without a note?

• He feels horrible because she will be worried about him.
• He feels sad because she probably will not miss him.
• He feels fine because his cousin will be happy to have his room back.
• He feels happy because they will not have to worry about him anymore.

Who does Ben meet outside the closed down Kincaid Books?

• Rose, who teaches him sign language.
• His dad, who takes him home.
• Jamie, who tries to tell him about Kincaid Books.
• Walter, who gives him directions to the museum.