CHARACTERS
What is the full name of the main character?
August “Auggie” Pullman
What school does Auggie attend?
Beecher Prep.
Why was Auggie homeschooled before attending Beecher Prep?
Because of his many surgeries changing his looks making many people to judge him.
What is one major message of Wonder?
Treat people with kindness and respect other people regarding on how they look
Who wrote Wonder?
R.J. Palacio.
What is Auggie's sister's name?
Via/ Olivia Pullman.
Why does Auggie stop talking to Jack after Halloween?
Auggie overhears Jack saying mean things about him while talking to Julian.
How does Auggie feel about starting school at the beginning
He feels nervous and worried about how other students will act when they see his appearance.
What does the novel teach us about judging people by their appearance?
You cannot conclude somebodies character by just looking at them.
What grade is Auggie entering when he starts at Beecher Prep?
Fifth grade.
Name TWO of Auggie's friends at school.
Jack Will and Summer Dawson.
What happens to Auggie during the school nature retreat?
Older students from another school bully him, and some of Auggie's classmates stand up for him.
How does Auggie's relationship with Jack change throughout the story?
They become close friends, have a fight after Auggie overhears Jack, and eventually forgive each other and become friends again.
Why is empathy an important theme in the book?
The characters learn to not judge people based only on what they see by understanding what he's going through
What subject does Auggie especially enjoy at school?
Science.
Which student has trouble becoming friends with Auggie and makes other students stay away from him?
Julian
What happens at the end of year graduation ceremony that makes Auggie feel proud?
Auggie receives the Henry Ward Beecher medal for his positive impact he has had on others.
How has Auggie changed by the end of the book?
He becomes more confident, making friends, and realizes that he belongs at school just like everyone else.
Why does R.J. Palacio tell the story from several characters' perspectives?
It allows readers to understand different characters' thoughts and feelings
Name THREE characters who narrate parts of the novel besides Auggie.
Any three of the following: Via, Summer, Jack, Justin, or Miranda.
Which character starts out as one of Auggie's closest friends but later has a conflict with him
Jack Will.
What event causes Auggie and Jack's friendship to begin again after their argument?
Jack realizes he was in the wrong, apologizes to Auggie, and the two become friends again.
Why is Auggie's journey important to the overall message of the book?
Auggie's journey shows how courage, friendship, kindness, and acceptance can help someone feel more comfortable
The book repeatedly highlights the idea of choosing kindness. Why is it important to Auggie's story?
Auggie experiences bullying because of his appearance. The story shows that choosing kindness can help people feel accepted making a positive change to the close people around them.
What is unusual about the structure of Wonder, and why is it important?
It has multiple narrators which helps understand the feelings of the other characters