Wonder Novel Test

Why does the author choose to write the novel from the perspectives of so many of the characters?

• The author wants the reader to see how most of the characters really do not like August being in their school.

• The author hopes the reader will understand how difficult it is to be a student with special needs.

• The author needs the readers to understand how only Auggie feels about everything going on in school this year.

• The author wants the reader to understand how each character views August, the events of the year, and the struggles in their own lives.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Auggie’s character developed and changed throughout the novel. Therefore he can be described as a ________________ character.

• dynamic

• static

• protagonist

• antagonist

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which of the following best describes the rising action in Wonder?

• August gets a standing ovation at the graduation ceremony.

• August realizes that Mr. Tushman knew how Julian was treating him all year.

• Jack, Charlotte, and Julian take August on a tour of the school.

• August goes to school for the first time, while dealing with the pressures of making friends and meeting new people.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following genres best describes Wonder?

• Non-fiction- It is a true story

• Historical Fiction- It is a made up story, with elements included from history.

• Realistic Fiction- It is a made up story, with events that can actually happen.

• Autobiography- It is an account of a person’s life, written by that person.

In ​​ (a)   ​ Auggie's mom felt she should have told him that she toured Beecher Prep with his dad.​

• retrospect

• exasperated

• giddy

• stringent

• spiteful

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What best describes the exposition of the novel?

• August explains that he is not normal, although he likes the same things that other ten year olds enjoy.

• Via explains how Auggie is the center of the universe in her family.

• Auggie describes how Jack Will spoke badly of him to Julian on Halloween

• At graduation, August receives a standing ovation when he is called on stage to receive an award.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is the main antagonist throughout the novel?

• August

• Julian

• Jack

• Via

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What character traits best describe August in the beginning of the novel?

• Funny, adventurous, and confident

• Caring, supportive, and social

• enthusiastic, outgoing, loving

• nervous, self-conscious, uneasy

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How is August’s character different toward the resolution of the novel?

• He is more unsure about himself and unhappy about continuing in school.

• He is more confident in himself and is more comfortable with kids in school.

• August has become more isolated from his peers; he stays away from others as much as possible.

• August becomes a leader and wants to speak in public about the difficulties he has faced.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Throughout the novel, other characters explained struggles that they were dealing with at the same time as Auggie was struggling. Which of the following is not a conflict that Via was trying to cope with throughout the novel?

• The attention she received from her parents

• Always being “Auggie’s sister,” rather than just being “Via”

• Not loving or caring for her brother

• The way others viewed her brother

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6