Wonder Novel Comprehension

How many surgeries has August had since he was born?

• 53

• 21

• 27

• 72

What does the word petrified mean in the following sentence?

"Since I've never been to a real school before, I am pretty much totally and completely petrified" (pg. 4).

• excited

• scared

• determined

Why has mom quit drawing?

• She isn't very good at drawing boy stuff.

• She is too busy taking care of August and Via.

• She decided to go back to college.

What did the nurse in the delivery room do that was so funny?

• She kept farting.

• She kept calling Auggie's dad by the wrong name.

• She ate all of Mom's snacks.

• She kept burping.

What happened to the doctor once August was born?

• He began farting.

• He had to leave the room.

• He fainted.

• He cried.

Why does August mention that his mom is beautiful, his dad is handsome, and Via is pretty?

• He is proud of how good looking his family is.

• He is comparing his appearance to theirs.

• He loves his family.

What reason does mom give to explain why Auggie should go to school?

• He needs to learn more than she can teach him. She is bad at fractions.

• He needs to make more friends.

• She wants to go to college.

What word does Auggie frequently use to describe himself and how he wants others to see him?

• Extraordinary

• Ordinary

• Special

• Normal