33 Questions
Why does August wish he had a normal face?
August wishes he had a normal face because he doesn't want people to notice him and make faces or stare at him.
Who sees August as extraordinary?
August's parents see him as extraordinary.
How does August's sister, Via, react when people are rude to August?
Via gets annoyed and yells at the people who are rude to August.
What is the reason the narrator has never been to a real school before?
Because of the surgeries the narrator has had and because they used to get sick a lot.
Who homeschools the narrator?
The narrator's mom homeschools them.
Who are the narrator's best friends?
Christopher, Zachary, and Alex.
What did the doctors discover about the narrator's face before they were born?
The doctors discovered that the narrator had a cleft palate and some other small anomalies.
What does the farting nurse do to try to wake up the doctor?
She pushes him with her foot
What does the nurse whisper to Mom when the doctor tells her that the baby may not live through the night?
Everyone born of God overcometh the world
Why does Mom think Via's school wouldn't be a good fit for Auggie?
It is too big
Why does Dad say they won't make Auggie do anything he doesn't want to do?
Not if he's not ready
What does August wish for if he found a magic lamp?
August wishes that he had a normal face that no one ever noticed at all.
Who sees August as ordinary?
August believes that he is the only one who sees himself as ordinary.
How does Via react when people are rude to August?
Via gets annoyed and yells at the kids who are being rude to August.
What medical condition does the narrator have?
The narrator has a cleft palate and other facial anomalies.
Why does the narrator's mom refer to the nurse as the 'farting nurse'?
The nurse kept farting throughout the delivery without saying excuse me.
Who is the narrator's best friend?
The narrator's best friend is Christopher.
Where does Christopher move to?
Christopher moves to Bridgeport in Connecticut.
What does the narrator miss about his friendship with Christopher?
Playing with Star Wars action figures and dueling with lightsabers.
What school does the narrator's parents want him to attend?
Beecher Prep
Why does the narrator not want to go to school?
He doesn't feel ready and doesn't want to go
Why does the narrator's mom think it would be good for him to go to school?
She thinks he needs to learn more than she can teach him
What is the narrator's name?
August
What does the narrator wish for if he found a magic lamp?
That he had a normal face that no one ever noticed at all.
Who sees the narrator as extraordinary?
Mom and Dad
What is the reason behind the narrator's fear of going to a real school?
Because of all the surgeries the narrator had and the medical mysteries that doctors never really figured out.
Who are the narrator's closest friends now?
Christopher, Zachary, and Alex.
What did the doctors discover about the narrator's face before they were born?
They discovered a cleft palate and some other small anomalies.
Why does the narrator's mom refer to the nurse as the 'farting nurse'?
Because the nurse kept farting and never said excuse me.
What is the significance of the "farting nurse" in the story? Provide examples from the text to support your answer.
The "farting nurse" plays a memorable role in the story as she helps to wake up the doctor and supports the narrator's mother during a difficult time. She is described as yelling at the doctor to wake up and even using her foot to push him. Additionally, the nurse stays with the mother throughout the ordeal and whispers words of encouragement in her ear.
Explain the narrator's reaction to the idea of going to school. How do his parents respond to his reluctance? Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
The narrator, Auggie, is initially resistant to the idea of going to school. He states that he doesn't want to go and even makes his voice sound babyish. His parents, however, are understanding and supportive of his feelings. His father reassures him that he doesn't have to do anything he doesn't want to do, while his mother believes that school would be beneficial for him.
Describe the conversation between the narrator's parents about his schooling. How do they ultimately handle the situation? Use specific details from the text to support your answer.
The narrator's parents have a conversation about his schooling in the living room of Christopher's house. The mother initially seems surprised that the narrator overheard their conversation. The father suggests discussing it later, but the mother insists on talking about it. They mention Beecher Prep, a nearby school, as a good option for the narrator. The narrator questions why he can't attend Via's school, but the mother believes it would be too big for him. The father ultimately supports the narrator's decision, stating that they won't make him do anything he doesn't want to do.
Explain the narrator's feelings towards fractions and his mother's teaching of them. Provide examples from the text to support your answer.
The narrator, Auggie, mentions that his mother is not good at fractions and implies that he shares the same sentiment. He states that his mother believes he needs to learn more than she can teach him. This suggests that he may have struggled with fractions in the past and that his mother recognizes her limitations in teaching the subject.
Discover if you're an ordinary or extraordinary kid in this quiz! Find out if you relate to the experiences of the protagonist from the book "Ordinary" and see if you share any extraordinary qualities.
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