Character
What is the name of the main character in Wonder?
Auggie Pullman
Why does Auggie begin attending school for the first time?
His parents decide that he is ready to attend school instead of being homeschooled.
Complete the quote: "When given the choice between being right or being _____, choose kind."
Kind
What physical condition does Auggie have that makes his appearance different from other children's?
He has a facial difference caused by a genetic condition.
What literary device compares two things using "like" or "as"?
Simile
What is Auggie's older sister's name?
Via Pullman
What school does Auggie attend?
Beecher Prep
What does the quote "Everyone deserves a standing ovation at least once in their life" suggest about Auggie?
It suggests that Auggie deserves recognition and appreciation for his courage and achievements.
Why is Auggie nervous about starting school?
He is worried that other students will stare at him, judge him, or treat him differently because of his appearance.
What literary device gives human characteristics to non-human things?
Personification
Who is Auggie's best friend at school?
Jack Will
What major event happens to Auggie and Jack during Halloween?
Jack says mean things about Auggie when he thinks Auggie cannot hear him.
What does Mr. Browne's precept "When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind" teach the students?
It teaches them that kindness and compassion can be more important than proving that you are right.
Why does Jack Will initially become friends with Auggie?
He gets to know Auggie and discovers that he is funny and interesting, although he initially has concerns about what other students will think.
If the author describes a character's surroundings using details about sights, sounds, smells, and textures, what literary device is being used?
Which character initially has a difficult time accepting Auggie but later becomes a better friend to him?
Julian
Why does Auggie stop being friends with Jack after Halloween?
Auggie overhears Jack saying that he would kill himself if he looked like Auggie and realizes that Jack has been talking badly about him.
Why is the quote "If you don't like where you are, imagine where you want to be" important to the characters?
It represents hope, change, and the idea that people can work toward becoming better versions of themselves.
What causes tension between Via and Auggie?
Via sometimes feels that Auggie receives most of their parents' attention because of his needs, while she feels overlooked.
If an object, action, or character represents a larger idea such as kindness, courage, or acceptance, what literary device is being used?
Symbolism
Which character changes significantly after realizing that friendship and kindness are more important than popularity?
Jack Will
What important event happens to Auggie at the end of the school year?
He receives the Henry Ward Beecher medal for his strength, kindness, and positive impact on others.
Explain the deeper meaning of the novel's idea that "Everyone deserves a standing ovation at least once in their life."
It suggests that everyone faces personal struggles and deserves recognition for their courage, growth, and achievements—not only people who achieve something extraordinary.
Why is the ending of Wonder more than simply a "happy ending"?
The ending shows that Auggie's success is not only about winning an award. It represents his personal growth, the changes in the people around him, and the larger message that kindness can change a community.
The author gives the reader information or clues early in the story that help us anticipate something that will happen later. What literary device is this, and why is it effective?
Foreshadowing. It creates suspense and prepares the reader for future events.