Category I
Olivia’s boyfriend, Justin, plays the classical violin.
True/False
False (He plays Appalachian folk and zydeco music.)
Auggie’s hearing aids were attached to a headband because he had no outer ears.
True/False
True
Via performed as Emily in the play because Miranda got sick.
True/False
True
Olivia’s family adopted their dog, Daisy, from a shelter.
True/False
False (Her dad bought Daisy from a homeless man.)
Auggie wants to be Boba Fett for Halloween.
True/False
Answer: True
What gift does Olivia give Justin for Valentine’s Day?
a) A heart necklace
b) A messenger bag made of floppy disks
c) A bracelet
d) A book
Answer: b) A messenger bag made of floppy disks
What grade did Jack and Auggie receive for their science fair project?
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D
Answer: a) A
Why did Daisy bite Mom?
a) She was playing
b) She was scared
c) She was in pain
d) She was angry
Answer: c) She was in pain
How does Justin feel after dinner with Olivia’s family?
a) Nervous
b) Relaxed
c) Disappointed
d) Angry
Answer: b) Relaxed
What is August’s main concern about attending Beecher Prep?
A. Failing academically.
B. Making friends and being accepted.
C. Learning how to navigate the school building.
D. Fitting into the school’s culture.
B. Making friends and being accepted.
What did the ear doctor call Auggie’s hearing aids?
a) Bionic ears
b) Lobot hearing aids
c) FBI gear
d) Star Wars tech
Answer: b) Lobot hearing aids
What did Auggie say his ears looked like?
a) Squashed pizza dough
b) Tiny fists
c) Bent spoons
d) Flat pancakes
Answer: a) Squashed pizza dough
Why did Via's parents not recognize her on stage?
a) She was wearing a mask
b) She was wearing makeup
c) She was not in the play
d) The stage lighting was poor
Answer: b) She was wearing makeup
How does Olivia describe people’s reactions to Auggie?
a) They are kind but distant
b) They don’t know how to deal with him
c) They are always supportive
d) They avoid him on purpose
Answer: b) They don’t know how to deal with him
How does Summer describe her dad to August?
Answer: She says he was a platoon sergeant who passed away a few years ago and shows August a picture of him in his uniform.
What happens to Justin’s tics when he spends time with Olivia’s family?
Answer: They stop.
What did Auggie say about the universe and its treatment of fragile creations?
Answer: The universe takes care of its most fragile creations in ways we can't see.
What lesson did Auggie learn from the standing ovation?
Answer: Everyone deserves to feel celebrated at least once in their life.
What role does Justin get in the school play?
Answer: The Stage Manager.
"And suddenly there I was, like all those people who would stare or look away."
What is Via describing in this moment, and how does she feel about it?
Answer: Via is describing a fleeting moment when she saw August as others see him—unusual and different. She feels horrified and ashamed for seeing her brother this way, even for a second.
What is the meaning and origin of the idiom "The last straw"?
Answer: "The last straw" refers to the final problem or event that causes someone to lose patience or take action. It originates from the proverb "It’s the last straw that breaks the camel’s back," meaning that even a small additional burden can break someone’s resolve after many previous difficulties.
What is the meaning of the phrase "On cloud nine"
Extremely happy or joyful.
"Jack had hired a hitman" was a rumor spread by Julian, falsely claiming that Jack had hired someone to hurt him.
What is the origin of the rumor "Jack had hired a hitman"?
Answer: The rumor was spread by Julian to exaggerate and vilify Jack’s actions, making it seem as though Jack had hired someone to harm him, which was completely false.
"Bite the hand that feeds you."
What is the origin of the phrase "Bite the hand that feeds you"?
Answer: The phrase originates from ancient times, with variations of it appearing in literature and fables. It is often attributed to Aesop's fables, where animals or people harm those who provide for them, symbolizing betrayal or ingratitude.
How did Julian’s mother describe August in her email to Mr. Tushman?
Answer: She referred to August as a child with special needs and suggested that asking students to befriend him was too much to ask.