Book Excerpt Analysis: 'Wonder'
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What did August do to avoid going to school the next day?

  • Faked a headache
  • Injured himself
  • Played up a stomach ache (correct)
  • Pretended to have a fever
  • How did August's sibling help him get ready for the parade?

  • Adjusted his costume (correct)
  • Packed his bag
  • Called their parents
  • Made him breakfast
  • Why did August's sibling feel a little bad for Mom?

  • Mom was genuinely concerned for August's health (correct)
  • Mom wanted August to quit school
  • Mom was upset about the incident at school
  • Mom wanted August to go to school
  • What made August determined not to go back to school by Sunday?

    <p>He wanted to quit school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did August's sibling point out that he had never been the kind of kid who quits things?

    <p>To discourage him from quitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mom do when August came home with a stomach ache?

    <p>Took his temperature and brought him hot tea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why didn't Mom show her annoyance when August chose to wear the Bleeding Scream costume to school?

    <p>She understood August was in bad shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did August's sister, Via, temporarily take a backseat as 'Via's mom'?

    <p>August needed extra attention when he was sick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was August not able to go trick-or-treating later in the afternoon?

    <p>He was feeling unwell with a stomach ache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did August's sister usually do on Halloween evening despite being beyond the trick-or-treating stage?

    <p>Accompany August for trick-or-treating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the mother promise to do before the child went to bed?

    <p>Check in before going to bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the child's father come to the child's room instead of the mother that night?

    <p>To inform the child about Auggie's bad first day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the child's father joke about in relation to the book 'War and Peace'?

    <p>If there was anything in there about Napoleon’s days as a hip-hop dancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the child's father try to cheer up the child?

    <p>By poking fun at the fact that the child was reading 'War and Peace'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the child's father ask about the light before leaving the room?

    <p>If the child wanted the light on or off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does August typically handle his medical issues?

    <p>He continues with normal activities despite his health problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused August to miss the Halloween Parade?

    <p>He was feeling nauseous due to his illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was August distressed when talking about what happened at school?

    <p>He was upset that his best friend Jack Will was part of the mean comments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did August feel about people saying mean things about him?

    <p>He felt deeply hurt and close to crying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did August's sibling play in comforting him during this difficult time?

    <p>August's sibling stayed close to him on the bed for support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the speaker have trouble understanding the new signs of the sick family member?

    <p>The family member has changed after recovering from a medical procedure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker express frustration about when it comes to the sick family member?

    <p>The family member's refusal to grow up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the speaker believe their family has unintentionally contributed to the sick family member's self-perception?

    <p>By treating the sick family member like a baby even as he grows older.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the speaker appreciate middle school as a separate environment from home?

    <p>To establish a different identity apart from their home life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does the speaker differentiate between their names 'Olivia Pullman' and 'Via'?

    <p>'Olivia Pullman' is used at school, whereas 'Via' is used at home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator wish August would do?

    <p>Tell them how he feels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does August hate the thought of wearing hearing aids?

    <p>He thinks they will draw too much attention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator wonder about August when he looks in the mirror?

    <p>If he sees himself as others see him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the narrator mention how Grans used to look under her wrinkles?

    <p>To highlight inner beauty despite outward changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the narrator describe understanding August before his surgeries?

    <p>Easy and straightforward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator get up in the middle of the night?

    <p>To get a glass of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator notice about the way the mother was standing outside Auggie's room?

    <p>Her hand was on the doorknob and her forehead was leaning on the door</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator not disturb the mother standing outside Auggie's room?

    <p>The mother seemed deep in thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mother do when the narrator asks if Auggie is okay?

    <p>She walks the narrator back to her room and tucks her in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the narrator wonder how many nights her mother has stood outside Auggie's door?

    <p>Because she is curious about her mother's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the blue night-light symbolize in August's room?

    <p>Safety and comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the mother show her care for both Auggie and the narrator in this passage?

    <p>By comforting and tucking both kids in at night</p> Signup and view all the answers

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