Wonder Book Questions

Based on the events from pages 61-72, what can be inferred about Auggie's outlook on his school year?

• He is optimistic that he will make more friends.

• He believes he will always be an outsider.

• He is unsure but hopeful about the future.

• He wants to go back to homeschooling.

Which of the following best describes the point of view in Part I?

• Auggie is the narrator, so readers see only his inner thoughts and feelings.

• The narrator is unknown. Readers see all characters inner thoughts and feelings.

• The narrator is unknown. Readers only see Auggie’s inner thoughts and feelings.

• Mom is the narrator, so readers only see her inner thoughts and feelings.

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.”

What does this sentence suggest about Summer’s character?

• Summer feels sorry for August and wants others to feel that way as well.

• Summer is popular and doesn’t want to be the only person sitting at Auggie’s table with him.

• Summer thinks Auggie needs to let more people sit at his table so he will make friends.

• Summer is a very kind person who wants Auggie and others to feel accepted.

Mom said: “Who was that, Auggie?” “Summer,” “Is she in your class?” “I have lots of classes.” “Is she in any of your classes?” Mom said. “I don’t know.” Which of the following inferences best supports why Auggie was being so short with his mom in this conversation after the first day of school?

• He was mad at her because she made him go to school, and he was giving her a version of the silent treatment.

• He was sad because people were mean to him at school, and he wanted to get away from the school so he could cry to his mom.

• He was too cool to answer her silly questions now that he was in school, so he was aggravated by her being nosy.

• He was overwhelmed by his first day at school and was taking his frustration out on his mom because he felt comfortable enough with her to do so.

Choose the evidence from the text that best supports your answer to which statement best describes how Via felt about August cutting off this Padawan braid?

• “Via couldn’t believe that I had cut it off.”

• “‘That took you years to grow!’ she said, almost like she was angry. ‘Why did you cut it off?’”

• “‘Did someone make fun of it?’”

• “‘Did you tell Christopher you were cutting it off?’”

Why does Via make such a big deal about the Padawan braid?

• Via knew that August didn’t just cut it off without reason because he’d been growing it for years, so she assumed that someone said something at school to make Auggie feel insecure.

• Via was super excited about it because she hated the braid and thought it was childish.

• Via didn’t really care about the braid; she was just being dramatic because she had a bad day at school.

• Via had feared that August would get made fun of at school because of it, so she was relieved he decided to get rid of it.

What is the main theme of the book 'Wonder'?

• Friendship and acceptance

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

• Science and technology

Which character in 'Wonder' is known for their kindness towards Auggie?

• Julian

• Jack

• Summer

• Charlotte

What literary device is used when Auggie describes his feelings about school as a 'rollercoaster'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole