Characters
Who convinces Auggie to put on his Boba Fett costume?
VIA
Why did Mum suggest watching the film together?
Both were upset about the anniversary of Grans’ death. It was their favourite film that they’ve probably watched together many times before when they needed cheering up
What life lesson does Via teach Auggie about “bad days”?
What project do Auggie and Summer work on together?
Egyptian Tomb Museum
What cruel game involves touching Auggie and having to “decontaminate”?
The Plague
Who is Auggie’s loyal lunch friend who ignores the “Plague”?
Summer
p.110: Describe Via’s mix of emotions when Mum became ‘August’s Mum’ again.
Answers that capture Via’s disappointment at the interruption to her special time with her mum and balance that with her love and care for August, her understanding that he has to come first because of what he goes through and has gone through, as well as her feeling of responsibility for him
Why is Via frustrated with August? Give evidence from the text that backs up your opinion
Via is frustrated with August because she feels like he gets a lot of attention from their parents and others.
Why might Jack’s attitude toward August change after hearing about Jamie?
Jack realizes August is a good friend and not “scary” or different in a bad way
What does Summer notice about the cafeteria “sides”?
Before August, neutrals and after August sides
Which student mocks Auggie behind his back on Halloween?
Jack Will
Why is Summer careful not to reveal August’s secret to others?
She wants to protect his privacy and prevent teasing
On page 89, Via compares August with Grans. Explain this comparison.
Grans is someone Via can talk to easily, feel understood by, and share her own thoughts and feelings. She feels comforted and supported by Grans.August, on the other hand, is her brother with special needs, and while she loves him, their relationship can sometimes be stressful or complicated
August gets annoyed with Dad at the end of page 75. Why?
August gets annoyed because Dad doesn’t know the difference between Boba and Jango Fett. Everyone knows what the difference is, for goodness’ sake! He’s also probably a bit flustered about Via’s meltdown and maybe feeling a little guilty about not wearing Mum’s Boba Fett costume
What science project do Jack and Auggie do together at Auggie’s house?
Potato Battery
What does Jack notice about Auggie’s home when he visits?
His medical history and struggles
Why do you think the author has introduced Via as narrator at this point in the book?
The author has introduced Via as narrator so that we can have another perspective on the family’s situation. So far, we have only had August’s view and his view is limited by his understanding of situations Via is older and has a different, more mature understanding of August’s situation.
What’s the difference between Tristan and Julian in the way they treat August
Julian is deliberately nasty towards August. He goes out of his way to bully him and set other children against him. Tristan, however, is ‘okay-nice’ to August but he’s not particularly friendly and he is one of those who continues the Cheese Touch ‘game’
Why was Auggie easier to "read" before surgeries?
You knew that when his eyes squinted, he was happy. When his cheeks trembled, he was about to cry
How does Summer demonstrate moral courage at Savanna’s party?
She did not choose popularity
Why doesn’t Via speak to him about the hearing aids?
Because Auggie hates the thought of it.
Why do you think that dance class is August’s least favourite subject?
August is probably embarrassed about other children not wanting to dance with him. He doesn’t want to have to deal with it
Why did Via say to Grans that she wished she could live with her forever?
Grans treated her and did nice things with her, such as face painting, running in the ocean and eating ice cream. Via’s mum probably didn’t do that since she was focused on making sure August was OK
Why does August want to be Boba Fett from The Empire Strikes Back?
August wants to be the grown-up version of Boba Fett. Since he’s started school, he’s consistently wanted to be treated like a grown-up.
How does Via react when Miranda calls Auggie and not her?
hurt