37 Questions
What did August do to avoid going to school the next day?
Played up a stomach ache
How did August's sibling help him get ready for the parade?
Adjusted his costume
Why did August's sibling feel a little bad for Mom?
Mom was genuinely concerned for August's health
What made August determined not to go back to school by Sunday?
He wanted to quit school
Why did August's sibling point out that he had never been the kind of kid who quits things?
To discourage him from quitting
What did Mom do when August came home with a stomach ache?
Took his temperature and brought him hot tea
Why didn't Mom show her annoyance when August chose to wear the Bleeding Scream costume to school?
She understood August was in bad shape
Why did August's sister, Via, temporarily take a backseat as 'Via's mom'?
August needed extra attention when he was sick
Why was August not able to go trick-or-treating later in the afternoon?
He was feeling unwell with a stomach ache
What did August's sister usually do on Halloween evening despite being beyond the trick-or-treating stage?
Accompany August for trick-or-treating
What did the mother promise to do before the child went to bed?
Check in before going to bed
Why did the child's father come to the child's room instead of the mother that night?
To inform the child about Auggie's bad first day
What did the child's father joke about in relation to the book 'War and Peace'?
If there was anything in there about Napoleon’s days as a hip-hop dancer
How did the child's father try to cheer up the child?
By poking fun at the fact that the child was reading 'War and Peace'
What did the child's father ask about the light before leaving the room?
If the child wanted the light on or off
How does August typically handle his medical issues?
He continues with normal activities despite his health problems.
What caused August to miss the Halloween Parade?
He was feeling nauseous due to his illness.
Why was August distressed when talking about what happened at school?
He was upset that his best friend Jack Will was part of the mean comments.
How did August feel about people saying mean things about him?
He felt deeply hurt and close to crying.
What role did August's sibling play in comforting him during this difficult time?
August's sibling stayed close to him on the bed for support.
Why does the speaker have trouble understanding the new signs of the sick family member?
The family member has changed after recovering from a medical procedure.
What does the speaker express frustration about when it comes to the sick family member?
The family member's refusal to grow up.
How does the speaker believe their family has unintentionally contributed to the sick family member's self-perception?
By treating the sick family member like a baby even as he grows older.
Why does the speaker appreciate middle school as a separate environment from home?
To establish a different identity apart from their home life.
In what way does the speaker differentiate between their names 'Olivia Pullman' and 'Via'?
'Olivia Pullman' is used at school, whereas 'Via' is used at home.
What does the narrator wish August would do?
Tell them how he feels
Why does August hate the thought of wearing hearing aids?
He thinks they will draw too much attention.
What does the narrator wonder about August when he looks in the mirror?
If he sees himself as others see him
Why does the narrator mention how Grans used to look under her wrinkles?
To highlight inner beauty despite outward changes
How does the narrator describe understanding August before his surgeries?
Easy and straightforward
Why did the narrator get up in the middle of the night?
To get a glass of water
What did the narrator notice about the way the mother was standing outside Auggie's room?
Her hand was on the doorknob and her forehead was leaning on the door
Why did the narrator not disturb the mother standing outside Auggie's room?
The mother seemed deep in thought
What does the mother do when the narrator asks if Auggie is okay?
She walks the narrator back to her room and tucks her in
Why does the narrator wonder how many nights her mother has stood outside Auggie's door?
Because she is curious about her mother's actions
What does the blue night-light symbolize in August's room?
Safety and comfort
How does the mother show her care for both Auggie and the narrator in this passage?
By comforting and tucking both kids in at night
Explore and analyze an excerpt from the book 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio, focusing on a child born with birth defects and his concerns about using hearing aids. Delve into themes of acceptance, empathy, and self-image.
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