WorksheetsUnderstanding Character Relationships in 'Wonder'
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How does August's mother, Isabel, generally support him throughout the text?
She insists he stays at home all the time
She pushes him to face new challenges
She discourages him from making friends
She ignores his struggles
What is a notable characteristic of August's father, Nate, as shown in the text?
He is overly strict and demanding
He is rarely present in August's life
He uses humor to lighten difficult situations
He avoids talking about August's condition
How does Via, August's sister, demonstrate her feelings towards August?
She resents him for getting all the attention
She is indifferent to his experiences
She is protective and supportive
She competes with him for their parents' attention
Choose the statement that suggests that Auggie is just like other kids.
He had twenty-seven surgeries.
He gets stared at wherever he goes.
He eats ice cream, rides a bike, plays ball, and has an Xbox.
Some kids scream and run when they see him.
What can be inferred about the family dynamics of the Pullman family?
What would August wish for if he had a magic lamp?
To have a normal face
To have superpowers
To be famous
To be taller
What quote from the book explains why August has not gone to school before?
"Next week I start fifth grade."
"I am pretty much totally and completely petrified."
"It's because of all of the surgeries that I had."
"I'm much stronger now."
Which quote from the book best describes August’s feelings about starting school?
Next week I start 5th grade.
I am pretty much totally and completely petrified.
People think I haven't gone to school because of the way I look.
That's why my parents decided it was better if I didn't go to school.
How does the reader know that August is friendly?
August has several close friends.
August is being homeschooled and has a close bond with his mother.
August has a great relationship with his sister Via.
August does "ordinary" things that other kids do.
Read the excerpt from the book, "Wonder" and answer the following question.
"Mom says by then they had told her all about me. She had been preparing herself for the seeing of me. But she says that when she looked down into my tiny mushed-up face for the first time, all she could see was how pretty my eyes were."
After reading this excerpt, what can the reader infer about the mom's initial reaction to Auggie?
She disapproves of Auggie's looks.
She saw beyond his facial anomalies and saw how extraordinary he was.
She was unprepared for what she would see.
Initially, she disapproved of his appearance, then eventually she accepted it.
