Characters
Q: What is the full name of the main character known as Auggie?
August Pullman
Q: Why is Auggie nervous about starting school?
A: He worries that other students will stare at his face.
Q: What is Via’s real first name?
Olivia
The Halloween mask represents Auggie’s wish for this.
A: To feel normal and not judged by his appearance
At the beginning of the novel, Auggie visits this school for a tour before deciding whether to attend.
A: Beecher Prep
Q: Which character narrates Part Two
A: Via
Q: Why does Auggie enjoy Halloween more than other holidays?
A: He can wear a mask and feel normal.
Why does Via feel that her parents pay less attention to her?
A: They focus much of their time caring for Auggie.
Via’s grandmother represents this important idea in Via’s life.
A: Unconditional love and emotional support
Q: During the school tour, this student asks Auggie rude questions about his face.
Julian
Q: Which student first seems friendly to Auggie but later hurts his feelings?
A: Jack Will
Q: What does Auggie mean when he says he wishes he had a “normal face”?
A: He wants to look like everyone else and not be judged.
Q: What big life change is Via experiencing during her section of the book?
A: Starting high school
Q: The Padawan braid from Star Wars symbolizes this moment for Auggie.
A: A loss of innocence / growing up
Q: What discovery hurts Auggie and damages his friendship with Jack Will?
A: He overhears Jack making fun of him.
Q: Which student is the main antagonist who often makes fun of Auggie?
A: Julian
Q: How does Auggie feel when he overhears Jack Will talking badly about him?
A: Hurt and betrayed
Q: Why does Via feel protective of Auggie?
A: She knows people often stare or treat him differently.
Via remembers her grandmother telling her she was “the most important thing in the world.” This symbolizes what Via truly needs.
To feel seen, valued, and important
In Via’s section, we learn that before she died, her grandmother told Via that she was this.
A: The most important person in the world
Q: Which school leader tries to support Auggie and address bullying at Beecher Prep?
A: Mr. Tushman
Q: What does Auggie begin to learn about friendship during his first months at Beecher Prep?
A: That true friends accept him for who he is.
Q: What internal conflict does Via struggle with?
A: Balancing her love for Auggie with her desire for independence.
Beecher Prep the private school's hierarchy dictates what about the students if they do this.
The meaner they are the more popular they are.
In Via’s perspective, she explains that growing up with Auggie made her feel like she had to do these 3 things all the time.
A: Be strong / not cause problems / take care of herself