Figurative Language
August
Family
Friends
School
100
Dad was in such a hurry to follow her that he dropped the camera, which broke into a million pieces
Hyperbole
100
What does August think should happen to everyone at least once in their life?
A standing ovation
100
What signs did we get that Daisy was getting sick?
She kept throwing up and having to go to the vet
100
Who gave August the astronaut helmet?
Miranda
100
Based on the details at the end of the story, it become clear that who had been watching August very closely at school throughout the year?
Mr. Tushman
200
We are sending him off to middle school like a lamb to the slaughter, said Dad angrily.
Simile, idiom
200
What happened on the bus ride that causes August to feel less nervous about the retreat?
He learned that Julian was not going on the retreat
200
What do they name their new puppy and why?
Bear because he looks like a bear cub
200
Who does Jack have a crush on?
Summer
200
August realizes one negative thing about him attending Beecher Prep. What is it?
He doesn't get to spend as much time with Via
300
The laughter I had inside just poured out of me.
Personification
300
What makes August nervous about spending 3 days and 2 nights at the nature reserve?
sleeping away from home, without his parents
300
Why did August's dad throw away his astronaut helmet?
He missed seeing his face
300
What was Jack most pleased with after the fight?
Henry, Amos, and Miles came over to help them
300
What was "the shift" that occurred when August returned to school after the retreat?
All the kids now respect August and know him for the way he stood up to the bullies and not for his face. It also helps that Amos, Miles, and Henry came to help him.
400
October Precept: Your deeds are your monuments
metaphor
400
Why does August immediately fall asleep after the first day and why is this a good thing?
He did a lot of activities (hike, campfire) and had a good time. It's a good thing because it shows he had a good time and felt comfortable enough to sleep and not worry.
400
During the walk home from the ceremony, why does August's mom walk behind everyone instead of with the adults in front?
She is just trying to soak in the moment. She is proud of August and is enjoying watching him have fun with his friends
400
After August realizes he lost his hearing aids, he starts to cry a lot. Why do Amos, Miles, and Henry hug and comfort him and not tease him?
They have a newfound respect for him and the way he stood up to those bullies. They realized that August is more important than the war with Julian
400
What is the main point that Mr. Tushman wanted his students to remember from his speech?
To be kinder than necessary
500
It was Charlotte who had the inside scoop on why everyone was dissing me
idiom
500
What award does August win?
The Henry Ward Beecher Medal
500
Describe August's Family and why Justin likes them so much
They are nice, like to spend time with each other, and they all love each other
500
At first, Jack didn't want to help August. How did his attitude toward August change throughout the book?
At first he just felt sorry for him, but then he got to know him and realized he really liked him and wanted to be his friend. He enjoyed hanging out with him. He was really sorry about Halloween and punched Julian for him. He also likes spending time with his family.
500
When Mr. Tushman is talking about the Beecher Medal, August starts to zone out. What causes him to start paying attention again?
Mr. Tushman started to choke up, almost crying during his speech
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