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True or false: August considers himself an ordinary 10-year-old?
True or false: August considers himself an ordinary 10-year-old?
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True or false: Because of his facial appearance, no one else thinks of August as ordinary?
True or false: Because of his facial appearance, no one else thinks of August as ordinary?
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True or false: August's parents decided to homeschool him due to his numerous surgeries and illnesses?
True or false: August's parents decided to homeschool him due to his numerous surgeries and illnesses?
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True or false: August's parents and sister also have physical deformities?
True or false: August's parents and sister also have physical deformities?
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True or false: August's mother indicates that it is time for him to start regular school at Beecher Prep?
True or false: August's mother indicates that it is time for him to start regular school at Beecher Prep?
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True or false: August's father jokes about the name of the school director, Mr. Tushman?
True or false: August's father jokes about the name of the school director, Mr. Tushman?
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True or false: August believes that Mrs. Garcia, Mr. Tushman's assistant, is putting on an act?
True or false: August believes that Mrs. Garcia, Mr. Tushman's assistant, is putting on an act?
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True or false: Three other students, Jack Will, Julian, and Charlotte, are assigned to take August around the school?
True or false: Three other students, Jack Will, Julian, and Charlotte, are assigned to take August around the school?
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True or false: Julian is condescending and insulting towards August during the tour?
True or false: Julian is condescending and insulting towards August during the tour?
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True or false: All of the other students at Beecher Prep warmly welcome August?
True or false: All of the other students at Beecher Prep warmly welcome August?
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True or false: Charlotte tries to be helpful in the theater area?
True or false: Charlotte tries to be helpful in the theater area?
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True or false: Jack wants to ignore the theater area?
True or false: Jack wants to ignore the theater area?
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True or false: August and Jack start forming a bond in the theater area?
True or false: August and Jack start forming a bond in the theater area?
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True or false: August signals his mother to leave by reminding her they have to pick up his sister, Via?
True or false: August signals his mother to leave by reminding her they have to pick up his sister, Via?
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True or false: Via attends a special high school for advanced students?
True or false: Via attends a special high school for advanced students?
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True or false: August's dog's name is Daisy?
True or false: August's dog's name is Daisy?
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True or false: August's mother doubts his desire to go to school?
True or false: August's mother doubts his desire to go to school?
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True or false: August knows everyone on his own block and is well liked?
True or false: August knows everyone on his own block and is well liked?
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True or false: No one wants to sit next to August in his assigned homeroom?
True or false: No one wants to sit next to August in his assigned homeroom?
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True or false: Julian asks why August has a braid in the back of his hair?
True or false: Julian asks why August has a braid in the back of his hair?
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August's one wish is to have a ______ face.
August's one wish is to have a ______ face.
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August is very scared about starting ______ grade.
August is very scared about starting ______ grade.
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August says that he is the ONLY ______ who realizes how ordinary he is.
August says that he is the ONLY ______ who realizes how ordinary he is.
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August got used to pretending he doesn't see other people ______ at him.
August got used to pretending he doesn't see other people ______ at him.
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August did have a few ______; Christopher, Zachary, and Alex.
August did have a few ______; Christopher, Zachary, and Alex.
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His mom used to ______ August.
His mom used to ______ August.
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Cut out the ______.
Cut out the ______.
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August and his family are driving home from Christopher’s house. Mom and Dad are talking about August and his life.
August and his family are driving home from Christopher’s house. Mom and Dad are talking about August and his life.
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August learns that Mom and Dad already met the principal, Mr. Tushman. August even took the admissions test and got a great score.
August learns that Mom and Dad already met the principal, Mr. Tushman. August even took the admissions test and got a great score.
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Mom tries to convince August that going to school will make him ready for life and will make him smarter.
Mom tries to convince August that going to school will make him ready for life and will make him smarter.
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August’s Dad is being silly and jokes about Mr. Tushman’s name and an old teacher called Mrs. Butt. August laughs and feels better about school.
August’s Dad is being silly and jokes about Mr. Tushman’s name and an old teacher called Mrs. Butt. August laughs and feels better about school.
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August meets Mr. Tushman. He notices that the principal looks like a normal guy and treats August normally. He likes Mr. Tushman.
August meets Mr. Tushman. He notices that the principal looks like a normal guy and treats August normally. He likes Mr. Tushman.
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Mr. Tushman informs August that they have many school programs that August will love. August will get a tour around the school.
Mr. Tushman informs August that they have many school programs that August will love. August will get a tour around the school.
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August explains that he doesn’t like meeting new ______ because big kids can be mean.
August explains that he doesn’t like meeting new ______ because big kids can be mean.
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August meets Mrs. Garcia. He noticed that when Mrs. Garcia saw him, she dropped her eyes and then gave him a “shiny smile”.
August meets Mrs. Garcia. He noticed that when Mrs. Garcia saw him, she dropped her eyes and then gave him a “shiny smile”.
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The moment August heard kids ______, he became very nervous and scared. He did not want to meet anyone.
The moment August heard kids ______, he became very nervous and scared. He did not want to meet anyone.
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Everybody follows Mr. Tushman to his ______. There, August notices many cool things and a funny portrait of Mr. Tushman that looks like a pumpkin.
Everybody follows Mr. Tushman to his ______. There, August notices many cool things and a funny portrait of Mr. Tushman that looks like a pumpkin.
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August explains that the reason he let his hair grow long was because he likes when his hair covers his face, and can “block out the things I don’t want to ______”.
August explains that the reason he let his hair grow long was because he likes when his hair covers his face, and can “block out the things I don’t want to ______”.
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All four kids begin the ______. They visit room 301 (their homeroom) and the science lab. Julian does not treat August very nicely.
All four kids begin the ______. They visit room 301 (their homeroom) and the science lab. Julian does not treat August very nicely.
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Kids get back to the ______ and Mrs. Garcia welcomes them with her shiny smile.
Kids get back to the ______ and Mrs. Garcia welcomes them with her shiny smile.
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All kids are practicing opening their ______. It was easy for August, but Henry had a hard time.
All kids are practicing opening their ______. It was easy for August, but Henry had a hard time.
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Ms. Petosa told Henry to sit by August because he was crammed with Miles. August did not help Henry because of the ______.
Ms. Petosa told Henry to sit by August because he was crammed with Miles. August did not help Henry because of the ______.
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August chooses the seat in the back, so kids wouldn’t ______ at him.
August chooses the seat in the back, so kids wouldn’t ______ at him.
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Nobody wanted to sit by ______.
Nobody wanted to sit by ______.
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On the way to school, August feels like he’s in a different ______ – not recognizing his neighborhood.
On the way to school, August feels like he’s in a different ______ – not recognizing his neighborhood.
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All kids are practicing opening their ______. It was easy for August, but Henry had a hard time.
All kids are practicing opening their ______. It was easy for August, but Henry had a hard time.
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It’s the first day of school and August feels very ______.
It’s the first day of school and August feels very ______.
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Everybody ______ to be happy and excited.
Everybody ______ to be happy and excited.
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The roles ______; Mom thinks August shouldn’t go to school and Dad thinks he should go to school because he’s ready.
The roles ______; Mom thinks August shouldn’t go to school and Dad thinks he should go to school because he’s ready.
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Julian asks August if he likes Darth Sidious. It was rude of him to ask that question because Darth Sidious’s face gets ______ in Episode III.
Julian asks August if he likes Darth Sidious. It was rude of him to ask that question because Darth Sidious’s face gets ______ in Episode III.
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