Characters
Who is the main character and narrator of Part One
August "Auggie" Pullman
What grade is Auggie starting when the novel begins?
Fifth grade
Auggie wishes for a normal face no one would notice. What does this reveal about him?
He feels ordinary inside but is only judged by his outside
What word does Auggie use to describe himself and other "normal" kids at the very start of the book?
Ordinary
What is the name of Auggie's dog?
Daisy
What is the name of the private school Auggie attends?
Beecher Prep
Via is the one who guesses the real reason Auggie cut his braid. What does this show about their relationship?
They're close, and she understands him better than others do
What nickname does Auggie eventually give the lunch table where he and Summer sit?
The Summer Table
What is the name of Auggie's older sister?
Olivia (Via)
Why had Auggie never attended a real school before fifth grade?
He'd had many surgeries and was homeschooled by his mom
Auggie calls Halloween his favorite holiday because of the mask. What does this suggest about his daily life?
He feels burdened by being stared at and craves anonymity
What game does Auggie play in his imagination to mentally escape difficult situations?
Pretending to be in outer space / using his astronaut helmet to escape
Who is the admissions director who interviews Auggie and his mom?
Mr. Tushman
On Auggie's first day of school, who is the only student who chooses to sit with him at lunch?
Summer
Summer sits with Auggie when no one else will. What does this reveal about her character?
She's kind and doesn't follow the crowd
What franchise/movie series are Auggie and several classmates fans of?
Star Wars
What three students does Mr. Tushman ask to give Auggie a tour of the school?
Jack Will, Julian, and Charlotte
What words of wisdom does Mr. Browne give his students at the start of the year?
When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind."
Choose kind" is introduced early in the book. Why might the author place it here?
It sets up the novel's central theme/message
What real-world condition is Auggie's facial difference believed to be, even though the book never names it directly?
Treacher Collins syndrome