Wonder

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What does August wish for if he had one wish?

August wishes that he had a normal face that no one ever noticed at all.

Who is not good at pretending to not see the faces people make?

Via is not good at pretending to not see the faces people make.

Who sees August as extraordinary?

August's parents see him as extraordinary.

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. Signup and view all the answers

What was the nurse doing to wake up the doctor?

Pushing him with her foot Signup and view all the answers

What did the nurse say to Mom when the doctor told her I probably wouldn’t live through the night?

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

What school did Mom and Dad want Auggie to go to?

Beecher Prep Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mom think it would be good for Auggie to go to school?

He needed to learn more than she could teach him Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of Auggie's parents regarding his schooling?

Helping Auggie learn to deal with his reality and not avoiding challenging situations. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Auggie cry when his parents mention school?

Because he thinks everyone will stare at him. Signup and view all the answers

What did Auggie's parents tell the principal about him?

They told the principal about his sense of humor, kindness, intelligence, and his reading abilities. Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Auggie's parents tell him about the school when they found out he got in?

They didn't want him to get worked up about it unnecessarily. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the principal at Beecher Prep?

Mr. Tushman Signup and view all the answers

Why did Auggie start giggling when he saw Mr. Tushman?

Because he remembered the jokes his dad made about Mr. Tushman's name Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Tushman say Auggie's parents told him about Auggie?

That he likes to read and is a great artist, and he is into science Signup and view all the answers

What did Auggie think Mr. Tushman would look like?

Auggie thought Mr. Tushman would have a huge butt Signup and view all the answers

Why has Auggie never been to a real school?

Because of the surgeries and being sick a lot. Signup and view all the answers

Who are August's best friends?

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

What did the doctors discover about the narrator before he was born?

That he had a cleft palate and some other small anomalies. Signup and view all the answers

What nickname did August's parents give to the doctor who delivered him?

Doogie. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name on the door of the small room where Mr. Tushman took August and his mother?

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

What did Mrs. Garcia say when she saw the photograph of her grandson on her bulletin board?

You’ve just made my day. He’s my grandson. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Tushman have on his desk that caught August's attention?

a globe that floated in the air and a Rubik’s-type cube made with little mirrors Signup and view all the answers

Why did August decide to stand next to his mom instead of sitting in the chair next to her in Mr. Tushman's office?

He liked standing next to his mom and didn't want to sit in the chair. 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

What does August think Mr. Tushman looks like?

A pumpkin Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mr. Tushman call the portrait a pumpkin?

Because the way his cheeks puffed out when he smiled made him look like a jack-o'-lantern Signup and view all the answers

What does August's mom say when he interrupts their conversation about the painting?

Auggie, sweetie, don't interrupt Signup and view all the answers

What does August hear outside the office that makes his heart race?

Kids' voices Signup and view all the answers

How does Mr. Tushman react when August starts laughing at the thought of his cheeks resembling a jack-o'-lantern?

Mr. Tushman smiled like he could read my mind Signup and view all the answers