August's Perspective
Why is August nervous about starting school for the first time?
been homeschooled his whole life and worried about how other kids will react to his appearance.
How does Summer show kindness to August at lunch?
She sits with him at lunch when no one else does
Why does Via feel like her family revolves around August?
Her parents are always focused on taking care of August because of his medical needs.
Who is the first person to sit with August at lunch?
Summer
What is the adverb in the sentence "Daily Duane reads his Bible."
Daily
How does August describe his appearance?
whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse.
What is the significance of the “cheese touch” game that some students play at school?
It’s a game where students avoid touching August
What role did Via’s grandmother (Grans) play in her life, and how did she make her feel special?
Grans was the only person who made Via feel like she was the most important person in the family.
Why do some kids stop talking to Jack at school?
Julian turns the other kids against Jack because Jack stays friends with August.
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Who are the three students that give August a tour of Beecher Prep?
Jack Will, Julian, and Charlotte
How does August react when he hears Jack talking about him behind his back?
He feels betrayed and hurt because he thought Jack was a real friend.
Why does Via decide not to tell her parents that she doesn’t want to be friends with Miranda and Ella anymore?
She doesn’t want to add more stress.
How does Jack feel when he realizes he hurt August’s feelings on Halloween?
He feels terrible and wants to make things right.
What is the adjective and the word it modifies in the sentence "Many people enjoy golf."
many (adj)- people (word modified)
How does Julian treat August during the school tour?
He is rude and asks inappropriate questions about August’s face.
What is the importance of Halloween for August?
allows August to hide behind a mask and feel like everyone else
How does Via react when she realizes that Miranda has been avoiding her?
She feels hurt and confused because they used to be best friends.
What does Jack do to show August that he wants to be his friend again?
He apologizes and stands up for August when Julian and the other kids are mean to him.
What parts of speech do adverbs modify?
adjectives, verbs and other adverbs
Why does August like wearing his astronaut helmet?
It helps him hide his face and feel normal.
How does August's experience on the day of Halloween change his view of Jack?
he overhears Jack making fun of him, which crushes him.
What does Via mean when she says that August is the sun and the rest of the family revolves around him?
She means that their family’s focus is always on August, and their lives are shaped around his needs.
Why does Jack become friends with Auggie at the beginning of the school year?
Mr. Tushman asks Jack to help make Auggie feel welcome at school.
What do adjectives modify?
nouns/pronouns