Wonder by R

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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 is the only person in the world who realizes how ordinary August is?

August is the only person in the world who realizes how ordinary he is.

How does Via feel about August?

Via sees August as extraordinary and feels the need to protect him.

Why didn't August go to school?

The reason why August didn't go to school is not mentioned in the given text. Signup and view all the answers

What did the nurse do to try to wake up the doctor?

She started pushing him with her foot. Signup and view all the answers

What did the nurse say to the mother when the doctor told her that the child might not live through the night?

Everyone born of God overcometh the world. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Auggie's parents want him to go to Beecher Prep?

They thought he needed to learn more than they could teach him. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Auggie not want to go to school?

He didn't feel ready and didn't want to go. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the principal at Beecher Prep?

Mr. Tushman Signup and view all the answers

What does Auggie think Mr. Tushman's appearance would be like?

He thought he would have a huge butt Signup and view all the answers

What does Auggie admit to being a bad habit of his?

Mumbling Signup and view all the answers

What subjects does Mr. Tushman mention having elective courses in at Beecher Prep?

Science Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason the narrator has never been to a real school before?

Because of the surgeries and medical mysteries that caused the narrator to get sick a lot. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the narrator's best friends?

Christopher, Zachary, and Alex. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the narrator see Christopher more often than Zachary and Alex?

Because Christopher moved to Bridgeport, which is closer to where the narrator lives. Signup and view all the answers

What did the doctors discover about the narrator's face before they were born?

They discovered a cleft palate and some other small anomalies. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name on the door of the small room they entered?

OFFICE OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Garcia say to August after shaking his hand?

Such a pleasure to meet you, August Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the person who runs the place?

Mrs. G Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Garcia say about her grandson?

He's almost eight years old Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the director of the middle school?

Mr. Tushman Signup and view all the answers

Who is G?

the narrator's assistant Signup and view all the answers

What famous line does Mr. Tushman imitate?

I pity the fool. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator think Mr. Tushman looks like?

a jack-o'-lantern Signup and view all the answers

What is the painting behind Mr. Tushman's desk mistaken for?

a pumpkin Signup and view all the answers

What causes the narrator's heart to start beating fast?

hearing other kids' voices outside the office Signup and view all the answers

What concerns do Auggie's parents have about sending him to middle school?

Auggie's parents are concerned about how Auggie will deal with the reality of his appearance and they want to help him learn to cope with it. Signup and view all the answers

How does Auggie's father feel about sending him to middle school?

Auggie's father is angry and compares sending him to middle school to a lamb being sent to the slaughter. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Auggie start crying?

Auggie starts crying because he realizes that everyone will stare at him when he goes to school. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Auggie's parents not tell him about getting into the school earlier?

Auggie's parents did not tell him earlier because they weren't sure if he would get in and didn't want to get his hopes up unnecessarily. Signup and view all the answers