Characters
What is August's older sister's real first name?
Olivia
What is the name of the school that Auggie attends for the first time in fifth grade?
Beecher Prep
The book is written from whose perspective?
Multiple characters, including Auggie, Via, Summer, Jack Will, Justin, and Miranda.
Which actor plays Auggie's mom, Isabel Pullman?
Julia Roberts
When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind" is a precept from which character?
Mr. Browne
What is the name of the kind girl who befriends Auggie on the first day of school and sits with him at lunch?
Summer
What classic movie does the Pullman family watch together on Thanksgiving?
The Wizard of Oz
Before Auggie went to Beecher Prep, how many surgeries had he had since birth?
27
What actor, known for his role in The Princess Bride, plays Mr. Tushman?
Mandy Patinkin
Which character famously says, "August is the sun. Me and Mom and Dad are planets orbiting the sun
Via
Which of Auggie's parents is a children's book illustrator?
His mom, Isabel
During the Halloween parade, Auggie wears a costume of what Star Wars character?
Boba Fett (in the movie), or he initially plans to dress as the Scream mask but changes his mind.
What genetic syndrome is Auggie said to have that causes his facial differences?
Treacher Collins syndrome
What is the one-word precept from Mr. Browne that becomes the central theme of the movie?
Kindness
What does Auggie say he wishes every day could be, so people wouldn't stare at him?
Halloween
What is the name of the main antagonist who bullies Auggie at Beecher Prep?
Julian Albans
Where does Via's grandmother live, a place where Via felt she could be the "center of the universe" for a while?
Montauk
What is the name of Auggie's dog?
Daisy
What specific honor does Auggie receive at the end of the school year?
The Henry Ward Beecher Medal
The song "Wonder" by Natalie Merchant was the inspiration for R.J. Palacio to write the book. What song plays during the end credits of the movie?
"Moth's Wings" by Passion Pit, followed by "Brand New Eyes" by Bea Miller
Who is the English teacher at Beecher Prep who introduces the monthly "precepts"?
Mr. Browne
What does Auggie's dad admit to throwing away?
The astronaut helmet Auggie used to wear
Auggie's dad calls him "Auggie Doggie," which is a reference to a character from what classic cartoon?
Hanna-Barbera's "Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy"
How long did it take to apply the prosthetic makeup for Auggie's face on the actor each day?
An hour and a half
What is the final precept that Mr. Tushman shares in his graduation speech?
"Your deeds are your monuments."