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August was feeling very brave when he walked into the office.
August was feeling very brave when he walked into the office.
False
Mrs. Garcia was the one who took August to the office.
Mrs. Garcia was the one who took August to the office.
False
Mrs. Garcia's eyes dropped for a second when she looked at August.
Mrs. Garcia's eyes dropped for a second when she looked at August.
True
August shook Mrs. Garcia's hand with a weak grip.
August shook Mrs. Garcia's hand with a weak grip.
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Mrs. Garcia wore glasses on a chain around her neck.
Mrs. Garcia wore glasses on a chain around her neck.
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Mr. Tushman said Mrs. Garcia was the one who ran the place.
Mr. Tushman said Mrs. Garcia was the one who ran the place.
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Mrs. Garcia usually arrived at the office by 8:30 am.
Mrs. Garcia usually arrived at the office by 8:30 am.
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August looked at Mrs. Garcia's face when he shook her hand.
August looked at Mrs. Garcia's face when he shook her hand.
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Mrs. Garcia has a grandson.
Mrs. Garcia has a grandson.
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August's mom was not nervous about the meeting with Mr. Tushman.
August's mom was not nervous about the meeting with Mr. Tushman.
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Mr. Tushman's assistant is Mrs. Garcia.
Mr. Tushman's assistant is Mrs. Garcia.
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August called Mr. Tushman 'Mr. T'.
August called Mr. Tushman 'Mr. T'.
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The painting behind Mr. Tushman's desk is a portrait of him.
The painting behind Mr. Tushman's desk is a portrait of him.
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August was not nervous about meeting new kids.
August was not nervous about meeting new kids.
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Mrs. Garcia has a shiny smile.
Mrs. Garcia has a shiny smile.
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August's mom sat in a chair next to Mr. Tushman's desk.
August's mom sat in a chair next to Mr. Tushman's desk.
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Mr. Tushman explained why he had his own office and not Mrs. Garcia.
Mr. Tushman explained why he had his own office and not Mrs. Garcia.
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August laughed when he saw the painting behind Mr. Tushman's desk.
August laughed when he saw the painting behind Mr. Tushman's desk.
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August's bangs help him to block out the things he wants to see.
August's bangs help him to block out the things he wants to see.
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Mrs. Garcia is August's teacher.
Mrs. Garcia is August's teacher.
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August's homeroom class is in room 301.
August's homeroom class is in room 301.
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Jack Will and Julian both smiled and looked at August when they met him.
Jack Will and Julian both smiled and looked at August when they met him.
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Charlotte wore bright green sneakers when she met August.
Charlotte wore bright green sneakers when she met August.
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August knows how to play a musical instrument.
August knows how to play a musical instrument.
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Mr. Tushman is August's principal.
Mr. Tushman is August's principal.
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August's mom is against him meeting new students before school starts.
August's mom is against him meeting new students before school starts.
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The students who meet August are all new students at Beecher Prep.
The students who meet August are all new students at Beecher Prep.
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August's tour of the school includes the gym.
August's tour of the school includes the gym.
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August’s mom asked if he was okay before he left for the Grand Tour.
August’s mom asked if he was okay before he left for the Grand Tour.
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Julian, Charlotte, and Jack Will were part of the Grand Tour.
Julian, Charlotte, and Jack Will were part of the Grand Tour.
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Room 301 is their homeroom.
Room 301 is their homeroom.
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August had never been to a school before.
August had never been to a school before.
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Jack Will's name is Jackwill.
Jack Will's name is Jackwill.
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The science lab is on the third floor.
The science lab is on the third floor.
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Julian is August's homeroom teacher.
Julian is August's homeroom teacher.
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August got lost during the Grand Tour.
August got lost during the Grand Tour.
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Charlotte had Ms. Petosa as a teacher before.
Charlotte had Ms. Petosa as a teacher before.
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August knew what an eraser is.
August knew what an eraser is.
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August and Jack left the auditorium together.
August and Jack left the auditorium together.
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Julian said the word 'supposably' during the conversation.
Julian said the word 'supposably' during the conversation.
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Jack told August to shut up during the conversation.
Jack told August to shut up during the conversation.
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Charlotte apologized to August for Julian's behavior.
Charlotte apologized to August for Julian's behavior.
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August nodded at Jack's suggestion that they should go to the library.
August nodded at Jack's suggestion that they should go to the library.
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Jack was mean to August during the conversation.
Jack was mean to August during the conversation.
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Julian and Charlotte were quiet for a second after catching up to August and Jack.
Julian and Charlotte were quiet for a second after catching up to August and Jack.
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August stumbled backward because he tripped on the stairs.
August stumbled backward because he tripped on the stairs.
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Charlotte played the role of Oliver in the school play last year.
Charlotte played the role of Oliver in the school play last year.
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The performance space had a small audience during the play last year.
The performance space had a small audience during the play last year.
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Julian's parents were sitting in the front row during the play last year.
Julian's parents were sitting in the front row during the play last year.
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August had never studied science before taking the science elective.
August had never studied science before taking the science elective.
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Julian was being supportive of August's decision to take the science elective.
Julian was being supportive of August's decision to take the science elective.
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Charlotte thought August would be interested in joining the school play.
Charlotte thought August would be interested in joining the school play.
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Jack was interested in the school play and was asking questions about it.
Jack was interested in the school play and was asking questions about it.
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August's mother was a teacher.
August's mother was a teacher.
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Julian was asking questions about August's face because he was curious about his condition.
Julian was asking questions about August's face because he was curious about his condition.
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Mr. Tushman said it was okay to ask rude questions to August.
Mr. Tushman said it was okay to ask rude questions to August.
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Study Notes
Meeting Mrs. Garcia and Mr. Tushman
- August, accompanied by his mom, meets Mrs. Garcia, the Middle School Director, and Mr. Tushman, the director of the middle school.
- Mrs. Garcia is warm and friendly, but August is hesitant to look at her face.
- August's mom, Isabel, is also nervous, but Mrs. Garcia reassures her that they will take good care of August.
Mr. Tushman's Office
- August, his mom, and Mr. Tushman go to his office, where August is fascinated by the cool things on his desk, such as a globe and a Rubik's-type cube.
- Mr. Tushman explains that he is the director of the middle school, and Mrs. Garcia is his assistant.
- August shares a joke about a teacher named Miss Butt, and Mr. Tushman laughs.
Meeting Jack, Julian, and Charlotte
- Mr. Tushman introduces August to three students who will be in his homeroom: Jack Will, Julian, and Charlotte.
- August is nervous and hesitant to interact with the other students.
- Mr. Tushman asks them to take August on a tour of the school and show him the lay of the land.
The Grand Tour
- The students take August to the third floor, where they show him the homeroom, science lab, and computer room.
- Julian is hesitant to get close to August and seems uncomfortable around him.
- Charlotte is friendly and tries to make conversation, but August is still nervous.
- Jack Will is more relaxed and tries to make August feel at ease.
The Performance Space
- Charlotte takes August to the performance space, where she tells him about the school play, Oliver!, and how she played the lead role.
- Julian makes a sarcastic comment, and Charlotte scolds him for being obnoxious.
- August asks about the science elective, and Julian questions whether August is qualified to take it.
The Library
- The students head to the library, but not before Julian makes a rude comment about August's face.
- Jack and Charlotte defend August, and Jack tells Julian to shut up.
- Jack and August share a moment of understanding, and Jack tells August that he needs to talk more.
Key Takeaways
- August is nervous and hesitant in new social situations.
- Mrs. Garcia and Mr. Tushman are supportive and friendly.
- Jack Will is a kind and understanding person.
- Julian is rude and uncomfortable around August.
- Charlotte is friendly and tries to make conversation.
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In this quiz, we'll explore the first chapter of R.J. Palacio's award-winning novel, Wonder. Follow the journey of Auggie, a young boy with a rare facial deformity, as he navigates the challenges of starting a new school.
