Wonder Novel Test

On page 82, Via says “August is the sun.” What does she mean by this?

• August had a temperature

• August is large

• The world revolves around August.

• Everyone was getting tired of all of Auggie’s appointments.

On page 210, it says "Six months ago stuff like that would never have happened, but now it happens more and more." Why are people changing their mind about Auggie?

• They are getting to know him and are enjoying his funny personality.

• They are getting to know him and noticing how odd he looks.

• They think he looks just like the Ugly Doll and write him notes about him being the Auggie Doll.

• Mr. Tushman forces the students to make a change and be nice to Auggie.

Which theme would be best for Wonder?

•   It’s wise to work in secret

• Paying attention to detail is the most important thing

• Beautiful objects can bring you happiness

• Don’t judge a book by its cover

On page 308, it ends with “In fact, and I don’t mean to brag here, but it kind of felt like everyone wanted to get close to me..” Why is this a big change?

• Because kid’s stopped worrying about “The Plague” and actually liked spending time and being around Auggie.

• He started to really enjoy having his picture taken

• He was now best friends with Savanna’s group

• He was still feeling sad about his face

Look at page 82-83. Via is extremely responsible and mature. Find a direct quote to prove this claim.

Match the following

• Auggie

• “Fourthly, now that I know him, I would say I actually do want to friends with August. At first, I admit it, I was only friendly to him because Mr. Tushman asked me to be especially nice and all that. But now I would choose to hang out with him. He laughs at my jokes and is just fun to be around.”

• Dad (Nate)

• She read to me every night. She kissed me all over my face. She kissed my eyes that came down too far. She kissed my cheeks that looked punched in. She kissed my tortoise mouth. She said words that I know were meant to help me, but words can’t change my face. (Who does she in the passage?)

• Summer

• “I feel ordinary. Inside. But I know ordinary kids don’t make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds. I know ordinary kids don’t get stared at wherever they go.”

• Mom

• “Good night, my son, my son. I am so proud of you, Auggie Doggie, he said, and then he got up out of the bed so he could check on Via.”

• Jack

• "I wasn’t about to break my solid oath that I wouldn’t tell anyone about what Auggie overheard at Halloween, but I felt bad for Jack so I whispered “Bleeding Scream.”

RA CE CE S: How has Auggie changed throughout the novel? Please use 2 pieces of text evidence to support your answer.

RA CE CE S: What is a Character Trait that describes Auggie? Please use 2 pieces of text evidence to support your answer.

How does the following quote, from Auggie, relate to the title of the novel: I mean, I do not want to brag or anything, but I really considered something of a medical wonder you know,

• He is a medical wonder but wonder can also refer to dreams and hopes.

• The quote highlights Auggie's lack of confidence and self-doubt, contradicting the theme of wonder in the novel.

• The quote showcases Auggie's arrogance and boastfulness, contrasting the theme of humility in the novel.

• The quote reveals Auggie's mediocrity and ordinariness, opposing the theme of uniqueness in the novel.

Why do you think the author is including Jack's point of view in the novel?

• To confuse the readers with conflicting information

• To showcase Jack as the main antagonist

• To highlight Jack's lack of importance in the story

• It is important to learn how Jack feels about Auggie and what kind of person he is. (Jack's point of view)