Wonder (Chapters 1-16)/ Pages 3-44

Chapter 1: Ordinary

1. Who is the main character of the novel, and what makes him different from most other children?

• Via, who is exceptionally gifted

• Miranda, who has a secret

• August, who has a facial deformity

• Summer, who loves the summer season

In Chapter 2, "Why I Didn't Go to School," why does August decide not to go to school on the first day?

• Because he's too sick to attend.

• He had to undergo many surgeries.

• Because it's a weekend, so there's no school.

• Because he's too sick to attend.

Chapter 3: How I Came to Life

Why does August refer to the family dog, Daisy, as his "biggest supporter"?

• Daisy helps him with his homework every night.

• Daisy is the only one who truly understands his feelings.

• Daisy listens to him when he talks and doesn't judge him.

• Daisy is his protector and keeps bullies away at school.

In Chapter 4, "Christopher's House," what does August find in Christopher's house that makes him feel uncomfortable?

• A poster of his face with the word "Freak" written on it

• A collection of rare books

• A life-sized dinosaur skeleton

• A giant spider crawling on the wall.

In Chapter 5, "Driving," what is August's reaction when he sees children wearing astronaut helmets in another car while his family is stuck in traffic?

• He feels excited and waves at them.

• He becomes scared and hides in his seat.

• He laughs and points at their helmets.

• He asks his mom to buy him a new astronaut helmet.

In Chapter 6, "Paging Mr. Tushman," why does Mr. Tushman call August to his office?

• To discuss August's test scores

• To reprimand August for something he did in class

• To inform August about a new school policy

• To introduce August to some new classmates

In Chapter 7, "Nice Mrs. Garcia," why does Mrs. Garcia give August a tour of the school?

• Because August got lost on his way to class

• To show him where the principal's office is

• As part of a school tradition for new students

• To help him make new friends

In Chapter 8 "Jack Will, Julian, Charlotte," what happens when August sits with Jack Will, Julian, and Charlotte at lunch for the first time?

• They welcome him warmly and include him in their conversation.

• They ignore him and continue their conversation without him.

• Julian makes fun of August's appearance, causing tension.

• August decides to eat lunch alone because he's too nervous.

In Chapter 9, what is the purpose of "The Grand Tour" that Auggie takes at school?

• To show new students around the school

• To visit different classrooms and meet teachers

• To explore the school's history and architecture

• To introduce Auggie to his classmates

Why does Julian ask Auggie about his face in Chapter 10 "The Performance Space"?

• He's genuinely curious and wants to be friends.

• He thinks Auggie was in a fire and wants to know more.

• He's trying to be mean and hurt Auggie's feelings.

• He's making conversation because he doesn't know what else to say.