August
What is the name of the condition August has?
Treacher Collins Syndrome (TCS)
How did these 3 meet August?
They were asked to show him around the school.
Which Parent wanted August to go to school the most?
The mother
What is the first Precept?
When given the choice of being kind and being right, be kind [BONUS POINT: WHY IS THIS RELATED TO THEMES?]
How many dogs does Mr Simpson have?
Two! One named Dorothy and one named Montgomery
Why does August cut his braid?
Julian made fun of it
Which one of the three sits next to August in class?
Jack! [EXTRA POINTS: WHERE DOES CHARLOTTE SIT?]
What book did August's mother read to him?
The Hobbit
What is the second Precept?
Your deeds are your monuments [EXTRA POINTS: WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT TO THE THEMES?]
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
6!
What is August's first thoughts about school?
He is afraid people will make fun of him and upset about his parents keeping it a secret
How does Julian change when not in front of teachers?
He becomes rude and condecending
How does August's mother describe the difference between his birth and Via's birth?
She describes it as a "Walk in the park" meaning that it was a lot easier.
Julian makes several comments about August, almost all of them relate to 2 specific themes, what are they?
Bullying and Beauty
What does Wear it Purple Day celebrate?
Diversity and young people from the LGBTIQA+ community
What did August think AFTER his tour of the school?
He wants to attend but is still very nervous
What do Jack and Charlotte do that makes August like them?
Defend him when Julian is being rude
Why does August's parents want him to go to school?
They want him to learn how to spend time with more people
What is August's wish and what theme does it relate to?
To be 'normal' and it relates to the theme of identity
What other subject does Mr Simpson teach?
Drama!
What does August wish the people staring at him would do?
Talk to him because he knows he looks different and want people to stop being 'weird' about it
Why are these 3 selected as guides?
Because they went to the primary school and are considered 'polite' students.
Why does August's dad think it's important for him to stay at school?
So he can get familiar with how the rest of the world will react to him
Give an example of a quote that relates to the theme of Growing up
Excellent work!!!
What is Anatidaephobia?
The fear of being watched by a duck