79 Questions
What is one thing that makes August feel ordinary?
Playing ball
Why does August wish for a normal face?
To avoid being noticed
Who is not good at pretending to ignore rude behavior?
Via
Why does Via feel the need to protect August?
Because she thinks he is extraordinary
Who does August think is the only person who sees him as ordinary?
Himself
What does August say about his appearance?
He is ugly
Who are the only people that August mentions pretending to ignore rude behavior?
Mom, Dad, and Via
What does August say about ordinary kids?
They don't notice him
What does August say he is used to?
How he looks
Who moved to Bridgeport in Connecticut?
Christopher
Where does the narrator live?
North River Heights
Who does the narrator see more often than Zachary and Alex?
Christopher
Who always invited the narrator to their birthday parties?
Emma
Who does the narrator consider as their best friends?
Zack and Alex
What is the main reason why August hasn't gone to school?
Because he is too sick
Who homeschools August?
His mom
How many surgeries has August had since he was born?
Twenty-seven
Who are August's best friends?
Christopher, Zachary, and Alex
When was August's last surgery?
Eight months ago
Who did the farting nurse try to keep in bed?
The narrator's mom
What did the farting nurse do to wake up the doctor?
Pushed him with her foot
Who whispered the Bible verse to the narrator's mom?
The farting nurse
Who held the narrator's mom's hand when she first saw the narrator?
The farting nurse
What did the narrator's mom think was pretty about the narrator?
His eyes
What did the doctors call the anomalies in August's face?
Small anomalies
Who did August's parents nickname 'Doogie' in the text?
The cranky kid doctor
What happened to the video camera when August was born?
It was dropped and broke into pieces
Who rushed August out of the delivery room immediately after he was born?
The nice nurse
What did the doctors initially think about the severity of August's condition?
They thought it was a minor issue
Who did the narrator used to play with before Christopher moved away?
Christopher
Where did the narrator and Christopher go to look for snacks?
Kitchen
What did the narrator's dad think about the narrator going to school?
He thought it was a good idea
Which school did the narrator's mom think would be a good fit for the narrator?
Beecher Prep
How did the narrator feel when they heard about going to school?
Sad
Why does Dad not want to make the narrator do something he doesn't want to do?
He believes the narrator is not ready
Who does the narrator want to win the fight between Mom and Dad?
Dad
Why does the narrator think Mom is right, despite wanting Dad to win the fight?
Because the narrator knows it would be good for him
What does the narrator think about Mom's ability with fractions?
She is terrible at fractions
Who does Mom look at when she says 'You guys will figure it out' in the text?
Lisa
Why did August start crying suddenly?
Because he heard his parents talking about him
Who did August's parents speak to about him before he started middle school?
The principal
What did August's parents tell the principal about him?
All of the above
Who is Miss Butt in the text?
The narrator's teacher
Who suggests fixing Miss Butt up on a blind date?
The narrator's dad
Who is Mr. Tushman in the text?
The narrator's principal
Who is Auggie in the text?
The narrator
What did the narrator's parents show Mr. Tushman to help him know what the narrator looks like?
All of the above
Who did the narrator's parents talk to about the narrator going to school?
The admissions office
What did the narrator's parents tell the narrator about the test they had to take to get into the school?
It was a test to see if they were good enough for the school
Who is Mr. Tushman?
The narrator's principal
What did the narrator expect Mr. Tushman to look like?
Huge and overweight
What did Mr. Tushman know about the narrator before meeting them?
All of the above
How did the narrator feel when meeting Mr. Tushman?
Giggly
What did the narrator notice about Mr. Tushman's appearance?
He was tall and thin
Who does August take his hand instead of Mr. Tushman's?
His mom
Where is the only school the narrator has been inside before?
Via's school
What does the school smell like according to August?
A hospital
What does the narrator think about the school compared to Via's school?
Smaller
What does August think about the upcoming tour of the school?
He thought they were going to the movies
Who is the one who runs the place according to Mr. Tushman?
Mrs. G
What does Mrs. Garcia say about her grandson?
He is her grandson
What does the narrator's mom say about Mrs. Garcia's grandson?
He is beautiful
What does Mrs. Garcia say about taking care of August?
She will take good care of him
How does the narrator feel about Mrs. Garcia?
Likes her
Who is Mrs. Garcia?
The narrator's guidance counselor
What does the narrator notice about Mrs. Garcia's eyes?
They dropped for a second
What does Mrs. Garcia say about the narrator's handshake?
It's too firm
What does Mrs. Garcia suggest the narrator call her?
Mrs. G
What is written on the door of the small room?
OFFICE OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Who is Mrs. G in relation to Mr. Tushman?
His assistant
What does Mr. Tushman say about being called Mr. T?
No one calls him Mr. T
What does the narrator's mom say about Mrs. Garcia's grandson?
He is not mentioned in the text
Who suggested taking August to the music room?
Julian
What was August's reaction when asked if he played any instruments?
He said he didn't play any instruments
What did August think of the idea of seeing the music room?
He didn't want to go
What did August's mom think August wanted to learn to play?
Drums
Who does Mr. Tushman want August to meet before school starts?
His new classmates
Why does August grow his hair long?
To block out the things he doesn't want to see
How does August feel about meeting new kids?
He is afraid of meeting new kids
Study Notes
August's Feelings and Background
- August feels ordinary when people don't stare at him
- He wishes for a normal face because of the constant staring
- August thinks he is not like other kids because of his appearance
- He has had 27 surgeries since birth
Family and Relationships
- August's mom, Via, feels the need to protect him
- August thinks Via is the only person who sees him as ordinary
- August's parents, Nate and Isabel, homeschool him
- Christopher is August's best friend from Bridgesport, Connecticut
School and Education
- August hasn't gone to school due to health concerns and surgeries
- August's mom thinks Beecher Prep would be a good fit for him
- August is nervous about going to school and meeting new kids
- Mr. Tushman is the principal of Beecher Prep
Characters and Interactions
- Mrs. Garcia is the school nurse who took care of August
- August is hesitant to shake hands with Mr. Tushman
- Mrs. Garcia is Mr. Tushman's secretary
- August is anxious about meeting new kids and being accepted
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