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In middle school, Olivia preferred to be called 'Via' instead of her actual name.
In middle school, Olivia preferred to be called 'Via' instead of her actual name.
False (B)
August used to attend all of Olivia's class plays and concerts.
August used to attend all of Olivia's class plays and concerts.
True (A)
In middle school, many of Olivia's new friends knew about August.
In middle school, many of Olivia's new friends knew about August.
False (B)
People described Auggie as 'deformed' in middle school.
People described Auggie as 'deformed' in middle school.
Olivia was comfortable with the way people described Auggie in middle school.
Olivia was comfortable with the way people described Auggie in middle school.
Olivia's teachers and the janitor at PS 22 knew about August.
Olivia's teachers and the janitor at PS 22 knew about August.
Miranda, Ella, and the narrator have known each other since the first grade.
Miranda, Ella, and the narrator have known each other since the first grade.
The narrator decided to change her name from Via to Olivia, and Miranda and Ella understood without explanation.
The narrator decided to change her name from Via to Olivia, and Miranda and Ella understood without explanation.
Miranda did not reply to the narrator's text after returning from summer camp.
Miranda did not reply to the narrator's text after returning from summer camp.
Miranda went straight home because she had a lot of homework.
Miranda went straight home because she had a lot of homework.
The narrator was happy with the changes in Miranda and Ella's appearance and behavior.
The narrator was happy with the changes in Miranda and Ella's appearance and behavior.
Via felt happy about Auggie cutting off his Padawan braid.
Via felt happy about Auggie cutting off his Padawan braid.
The narrator's mother actually texted her to say she could pick her up after school.
The narrator's mother actually texted her to say she could pick her up after school.
Auggie and Christopher used to play with Star Wars stuff together.
Auggie and Christopher used to play with Star Wars stuff together.
The narrator took the bus and subway home instead of accepting a ride from Miranda's mother.
The narrator took the bus and subway home instead of accepting a ride from Miranda's mother.
Mom was helping Auggie through a tough time on his first day of school.
Mom was helping Auggie through a tough time on his first day of school.
Via was upset about Auggie's attitude towards brushing his hair.
Via was upset about Auggie's attitude towards brushing his hair.
Dad made everyone laugh by teasing Via about reading War and Peace.
Dad made everyone laugh by teasing Via about reading War and Peace.
Auggie woke up choking on his own saliva sometimes.
Auggie woke up choking on his own saliva sometimes.
Mom never explained why she stood outside Auggie's door in the middle of the night.
Mom never explained why she stood outside Auggie's door in the middle of the night.
Miranda's mother had to pick up Auggie after school, which is why she couldn't drive Olivia home.
Miranda's mother had to pick up Auggie after school, which is why she couldn't drive Olivia home.
Miranda's and Ella's behavior and appearance changed drastically after the summer break.
Miranda's and Ella's behavior and appearance changed drastically after the summer break.
Olivia was happy about the changes in Miranda and Ella's behavior and appearance in high school.
Olivia was happy about the changes in Miranda and Ella's behavior and appearance in high school.
Miranda's attitude towards Olivia changed after the summer break.
Miranda's attitude towards Olivia changed after the summer break.
Olivia preferred to be called 'Olivia' instead of 'Via' in middle school.
Olivia preferred to be called 'Olivia' instead of 'Via' in middle school.
Olivia felt comfortable with the way people described Auggie in middle school.
Olivia felt comfortable with the way people described Auggie in middle school.
In middle school, many of Olivia's new friends knew about August.
In middle school, many of Olivia's new friends knew about August.
The narrator's mother actually texted her to say she could pick her up after school.
The narrator's mother actually texted her to say she could pick her up after school.
Dad made everyone laugh by teasing Via about reading War and Peace.
Dad made everyone laugh by teasing Via about reading War and Peace.
Miranda, Ella, and the narrator have known each other since the first grade.
Miranda, Ella, and the narrator have known each other since the first grade.
Auggie and Christopher used to play with Star Wars stuff together.
Auggie and Christopher used to play with Star Wars stuff together.
Miranda did not reply to the narrator's text after returning from summer camp.
Miranda did not reply to the narrator's text after returning from summer camp.
The narrator was happy with the changes in Miranda and Ella's appearance and behavior.
The narrator was happy with the changes in Miranda and Ella's appearance and behavior.
Mom was helping Auggie through a tough time on his first day of school.
Mom was helping Auggie through a tough time on his first day of school.
In middle school, Olivia preferred to be called 'Via' instead of her actual name.
In middle school, Olivia preferred to be called 'Via' instead of her actual name.
People described Auggie as 'deformed' in middle school.
People described Auggie as 'deformed' in middle school.
August used to attend all of Olivia's class plays and concerts.
August used to attend all of Olivia's class plays and concerts.
Miranda went straight home because she had a lot of homework.
Miranda went straight home because she had a lot of homework.
Olivia's teachers and the janitor at PS 22 knew about August.
Olivia's teachers and the janitor at PS 22 knew about August.
The narrator took the bus and subway home instead of accepting a ride from Miranda's mother.
The narrator took the bus and subway home instead of accepting a ride from Miranda's mother.
The narrator was happy with the changes in Miranda and Ella's appearance and behavior in high school.
The narrator was happy with the changes in Miranda and Ella's appearance and behavior in high school.
People described Auggie as 'deformed' in middle school.
People described Auggie as 'deformed' in middle school.
Miranda did not reply to the narrator's text after returning from summer camp.
Miranda did not reply to the narrator's text after returning from summer camp.
Auggie and Christopher used to play with Star Wars stuff together.
Auggie and Christopher used to play with Star Wars stuff together.
The narrator took the bus and subway home instead of accepting a ride from Miranda's mother.
The narrator took the bus and subway home instead of accepting a ride from Miranda's mother.
Olivia decided to change her name from Via to Olivia, and Miranda and Ella understood without explanation.
Olivia decided to change her name from Via to Olivia, and Miranda and Ella understood without explanation.
In middle school, many of Olivia's new friends knew about August.
In middle school, many of Olivia's new friends knew about August.
Olivia was comfortable with the way people described Auggie in middle school.
Olivia was comfortable with the way people described Auggie in middle school.
Mom used to pick Olivia up after school, and August was always in the stroller.
Mom used to pick Olivia up after school, and August was always in the stroller.
Olivia preferred to be called 'Via' instead of her actual name in middle school.
Olivia preferred to be called 'Via' instead of her actual name in middle school.
The narrator decided to change her name from Via to Olivia, and Miranda and Ella understood without explanation.
The narrator decided to change her name from Via to Olivia, and Miranda and Ella understood without explanation.
Miranda's attitude towards Olivia changed after the summer break.
Miranda's attitude towards Olivia changed after the summer break.
Miranda and Auggie used to play with lightsabers and Star Wars stuff together.
Miranda and Auggie used to play with lightsabers and Star Wars stuff together.
The narrator was happy about Auggie cutting off his Padawan braid.
The narrator was happy about Auggie cutting off his Padawan braid.
August used to attend all of Olivia's class plays and concerts.
August used to attend all of Olivia's class plays and concerts.
In middle school, many of Olivia's new friends knew about August.
In middle school, many of Olivia's new friends knew about August.
Miranda, Ella, and the narrator have known each other since the first grade.
Miranda, Ella, and the narrator have known each other since the first grade.
Olivia felt comfortable with the way people described Auggie in middle school.
Olivia felt comfortable with the way people described Auggie in middle school.
Auggie woke up choking on his own saliva sometimes.
Auggie woke up choking on his own saliva sometimes.
Mom never explained why she stood outside Auggie's door in the middle of the night.
Mom never explained why she stood outside Auggie's door in the middle of the night.