Part 1: August
Why is Auggie worried about going to school?
Everyone will stare at him.
Why was Via upset about her friends, Miranda and Ella?
They were leaving her out.
What’s the Plague?
Julian started it by saying if anyone touched Auggie they had to wash their hands within 30 seconds, or they would get the Plague.
When did Jack first see August?
On a bench in the street eating ice cream with his babysitter and little brother.
What is Auggie's last name?
Pullman
What did Mrs. Garcia’s shiny smile mean to Auggie?
She was fake, nervous and uncomfortable.
Why did Via want to ride the subway home instead of getting a ride?
She wanted to be independent and do her own thing.
What did Savannah say to Summer at the party?
She invited Summer to be in the popular group and that Julian liked her, but she couldn’t be August’s friend too. Summer had to decide between August and Julian.
Why did Jack agree to be August’s welcome buddy?
He felt bad and knew August didn’t stand a chance at middle school.
What grade is Auggie in?
5th
How was Julian rude to Auggie?
He asked him questions about his face; mocked him for being home schooled; cut in front of him and made him stumble backwards.
Who did Olivia begin to hang out with?
Eleanor and her friends
What did Summer do to get out of the party and who did she choose?
She went to the bathroom and called her mom to pick her up and she left; August
Why couldn’t Jack write about meeting Auggie for the English assignment?
Jack was worried Mr. Browne would make them read them out loud or put them up on a bulletin board, and he didn’t want Auggie to see it.
What is the name of Auggie's school?
Beecher Prep
Why did Henry put his backpack on his desk like a wall?
To separate himself from Auggie
Why didn’t August want to go trick or treating, or to the Halloween Parade?
His mom would have made him go to school the next day since he was feeling better.
How did Summer keep her promise to August and still help Jack know why he was mad at him?
She gave Jack the clue, Bleeding Scream; it’s what August dressed up as for Halloween when he overheard Jack talking to Julian about him.
Why was Jack in detention?
He hit Julian for saying mean things about August.
What do the Pullmans name their new puppy?
Bear
How did Summer help Auggie feel accepted?
She sat by him during lunch and talked to him about their names and who could sit at their summer table.
How did Via help Auggie realize it was important to go to school and that everyone had bad days?
She helped him understand that it was normal to hate school and to have bad days and that if he wanted to feel normal too, he needed to keep going and not give up.
Who did Summer have to decide between after speaking with Savannah?
Summer had to decide between August and Julian.
Why is Julian’s mom trying to get August’s school application reviewed?
She doesn’t want him in the school and is trying to get him kicked out.
Who is the author of Wonder?
R.J. Palacio