Wonder Part 1

Why doesn't August go to school?

• Auggie has had many surgeries

• Auggie's parents prefer to homeschool him

• Auggie did not want to go to school

• Auggie's appearance could scare other kids

Answer explanation

Auggie has had many surgeries, which could be a reason why he doesn't go to school. Surgeries can often require a long recovery period, during which attending school may not be feasible. Additionally, Auggie may have ongoing medical needs or physical limitations that make it difficult for him to attend school regularly.

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Which did NOT happen during Auggie's birth?

• The nurses were mean to Auggie's mom.

• Auggie was rushed out of the room right after he was born.

• A nurse kept farting.

• 
  The doctor passed out.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is that the nurses were mean to Auggie's mom. This means that during Auggie's birth, the nurses did not behave rudely or unkindly towards Auggie's mother. The other options mention events that did happen during Auggie's birth, such as Auggie being rushed out of the room, a nurse farting, and the doctor passing out.

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  Why don't Auggie and Christopher hang out as much as they used to?

• 
  The got into a fight.

• Christopher moved away.

• Christopher's parents did like him hanging out with Auggie.

• Christopher would rather play with Zachary and Alex.

Answer explanation

Christopher moved away is the correct answer because it states that the reason why Auggie and Christopher don't hang out as much as they used to is because Christopher has physically moved away. This suggests that the distance between them has made it more difficult for them to spend time together. The other options, such as getting into a fight or Christopher's parents not liking him hanging out with Auggie, do not provide a reason for their decreased interaction as strong as physically moving away.

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Why didn't Auggie offer to help Henry with his lock?

• Henry didn't need help.

• Auggie didn't know how to open a lock.

• Jack Will needed help more.

• Henry placed a backpack in between them.

Answer explanation

Auggie didn't offer to help Henry with his lock because Henry placed a backpack in between them. This suggests that Henry intentionally created a physical barrier between himself and Auggie, indicating that he did not want or need any assistance.

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What is the setting of the novel Wonder?

• Manhattan

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  Bridgeport

• 
  Rockford

• Minneapolis

Why does Julian ask if Auggie likes the Star Wars character, Darth Sidious?

• Julian also likes Star Wars.

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  Julian is interested in Auggie.

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  Darth Sidious is a character who is physically deformed.

• Darth Sidious had a padawan like Auggie.

Answer explanation

Julian asks if Auggie likes the Star Wars character, Darth Sidious, because Darth Sidious is a character who is physically deformed. This suggests that Julian might be interested in Auggie's opinion on the character due to their shared interest in Star Wars and the fact that Auggie himself has a physical deformity. Julian might be curious to see if Auggie can relate to or empathize with the character in any way.

Which best describes Auggie's experience at the lunch table on his first day of school?

• He ate by himself until Summer came and joined him.

• He ate by himself until Jack Will joined him.

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  He ate by himself and Julian and his friends bothered him the whole time.

• He ate by himself while a group of girls made fun of him.

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What did Auggie's mom mean when she was talking about Julian and his mother and said, "the apple doesn't fall from the tree"?

• She meant Julian and his mother aren't alike at all.

• She meant Julian and his mother are a lot alike in the way they act.

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  She meant Julian and his mother sometimes pick up apples from a tree.

• She meant Julian and his mother look just a like.

Answer explanation

The phrase "the apple doesn't fall from the tree" is a common idiom that means children often have similar characteristics or behaviors as their parents. In this context, Auggie's mom is implying that Julian and his mother have similar behaviors or attitudes. This suggests that Julian's negative behavior may be influenced by his mother's actions or attitudes.

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What did Auggie's mother first notice when he was born?

• His deformities

• His smile

• His cleft palate

• 
  His eyes

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Who is the narrator of Part 1?

• R.J. Palacio

• Auggie's mom

• 
  Auggie

• Mr. Tushman

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Auggie. Auggie is the main character and protagonist of the story, so it makes sense that he would be the narrator of Part 1. As the narrator, Auggie provides insight into his thoughts, feelings, and experiences, allowing the reader to see the world through his perspective. This choice also aligns with the first-person narrative style commonly used in young adult literature, where the protagonist tells their own story.

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