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?

He wanted to quit school 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?

To discourage him from quitting Signup and view all the answers

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

Took his temperature and brought him hot tea Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

August needed extra attention when he was sick Signup and view all the answers

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

He was feeling unwell with a stomach ache Signup and view all the answers

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

Accompany August for trick-or-treating Signup and view all the answers

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

Check in before going to bed Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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' Signup and view all the answers

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

If the child wanted the light on or off Signup and view all the answers

How does August typically handle his medical issues?

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

What caused August to miss the Halloween Parade?

He was feeling nauseous due to his illness. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

He felt deeply hurt and close to crying. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator wish August would do?

Tell them how he feels Signup and view all the answers

Why does August hate the thought of wearing hearing aids?

He thinks they will draw too much attention. Signup and view all the answers

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

If he sees himself as others see him Signup and view all the answers

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

To highlight inner beauty despite outward changes Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator describe understanding August before his surgeries?

Easy and straightforward Signup and view all the answers

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

To get a glass of water Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

The mother seemed deep in thought Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Safety and comfort Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers