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Questions and Answers
What is the principal's name?
What is the principal's name?
Mr. Tushman
Who is Via?
Who is Via?
August's sister
What is the name of his school?
What is the name of his school?
Beecher Prep Middle School
Who is Via's boyfriend?
Who is Via's boyfriend?
Who are Summer and Jack?
Who are Summer and Jack?
Who is Daisy?
Who is Daisy?
What did Daisy do when Mom touched Daisy?
What did Daisy do when Mom touched Daisy?
Why didn't Miranda go to the play?
Why didn't Miranda go to the play?
Who were August's best friends before he went to school?
Who were August's best friends before he went to school?
What was August going to be for Halloween?
What was August going to be for Halloween?
How many surgeries had he had?
How many surgeries had he had?
How did Jack get suspended?
How did Jack get suspended?
Where did Jack find the sled?
Where did Jack find the sled?
What was the name of the sled?
What was the name of the sled?
What was the saying that Mom & Dad used when whispering about sending August to school?
What was the saying that Mom & Dad used when whispering about sending August to school?
What was mom's job before?
What was mom's job before?
Where did Christopher, August's friend move?
Where did Christopher, August's friend move?
What did August have in his hair?
What did August have in his hair?
What was August's nickname from his parents?
What was August's nickname from his parents?
What is August's favorite Star Wars character?
What is August's favorite Star Wars character?
What is the main character's name?
What is the main character's name?
Who sat next to August at lunch?
Who sat next to August at lunch?
How did August describe Summer's eyes?
How did August describe Summer's eyes?
What book were August and his mom reading together?
What book were August and his mom reading together?
When is August's birthday?
When is August's birthday?
What did August do to celebrate his birthday this year?
What did August do to celebrate his birthday this year?
What does Charlotte want to be for Halloween?
What does Charlotte want to be for Halloween?
What did August conclude was the reason kids were afraid to come close to him?
What did August conclude was the reason kids were afraid to come close to him?
What did August used to wear everywhere he went?
What did August used to wear everywhere he went?
What Halloween costume did August change into at the last minute?
What Halloween costume did August change into at the last minute?
What are the names of the three kids that give August a tour of the school?
What are the names of the three kids that give August a tour of the school?
Who does August sit with at lunch every day?
Who does August sit with at lunch every day?
What is Via's school play?
What is Via's school play?
What movie is showing at the fifth-grade camp?
What movie is showing at the fifth-grade camp?
Who gets the award for having the most courage, kindness, friendship, and character at the graduation ceremony?
Who gets the award for having the most courage, kindness, friendship, and character at the graduation ceremony?
Where do the 5th graders go every year on an overnight trip?
Where do the 5th graders go every year on an overnight trip?
Who is Baboo?
Who is Baboo?
What did August lose in the fight in the woods?
What did August lose in the fight in the woods?
What game did they play to determine who got the top bunk?
What game did they play to determine who got the top bunk?
What was in the white box that dad brought home when August returned from the trip?
What was in the white box that dad brought home when August returned from the trip?
What did August name the puppy?
What did August name the puppy?
What was August's self-portrait of?
What was August's self-portrait of?
What grade was August in?
What grade was August in?
Who won the Henry Ward Beecher Medal?
Who won the Henry Ward Beecher Medal?
What award did Summer win?
What award did Summer win?
What award did Amos win?
What award did Amos win?
Where does Justin meet Via's parents for the first time?
Where does Justin meet Via's parents for the first time?
What does Justin give Via for Valentine's Day?
What does Justin give Via for Valentine's Day?
What does Via give Justin for Valentine's Day?
What does Via give Justin for Valentine's Day?
How did August's dad get Daisy?
How did August's dad get Daisy?
What happens to Justin when he gets nervous?
What happens to Justin when he gets nervous?
What play are Justin and Via and Miranda doing at their school?
What play are Justin and Via and Miranda doing at their school?
How did August and Via's grandmother die?
How did August and Via's grandmother die?
What day did August and Via's grandmother die?
What day did August and Via's grandmother die?
What did Miranda nickname August?
What did Miranda nickname August?
What book was Via reading?
What book was Via reading?
What instrument does Justin play?
What instrument does Justin play?
What's the game called that the kids are playing without August knowing?
What's the game called that the kids are playing without August knowing?
What was the name of the sledding hill?
What was the name of the sledding hill?
What did Jack name the sled he'd refurbished?
What did Jack name the sled he'd refurbished?
What is August's dad's job?
What is August's dad's job?
What did Jack get in trouble for?
What did Jack get in trouble for?
What's the full name of August's dog?
What's the full name of August's dog?
What happened to Summer's dad?
What happened to Summer's dad?
Why didn't August wear his Boba Fett costume?
Why didn't August wear his Boba Fett costume?
What was the term that Auggie's mom used when he was about to go to camp if he lost his hearing aid?
What was the term that Auggie's mom used when he was about to go to camp if he lost his hearing aid?
Study Notes
Character Information
- August's principal is Mr. Tushman.
- August is known as Auggie to his parents.
- Via, August's sister, has a boyfriend named Justin.
- Daisy is August's loyal dog, often considered his best friend.
School and Friends
- August attends Beecher Prep Middle School.
- His best friends at school include Summer and Jack, who support him through challenges.
- Prior to school, August's best pals were Christopher, Alex, and Zachary.
- Jack, a close friend, faced suspension for hitting Julian.
Important Events
- August underwent 27 surgeries since birth.
- For Halloween, August originally planned to dress as Boba Fett but later switched to the Bleeding Scream.
- August celebrates his birthday on October 10 and this year had a bowling celebration.
Themes and Concepts
- The concept of friendship and support is highlighted through the dynamics between August, Summer, and Jack.
- Fear and acceptance are discussed through August's experiences with peers' reactions to his appearance.
- The idea of bravery is captured when August receives the award for courage and kindness during graduation.
Family Insights
- August's mother was a children's book illustrator before taking on her current role.
- The family's pet, Daisy, exhibited protective behavior when she bit August's mom.
Other Notable Details
- Miranda, a character who initially avoided attending a play, faked illness to stay home.
- The sled named Lightning was discovered on Skeleton Hill, symbolizing childhood adventure and play.
- August's self-portrait featured a duck, showcasing his innocence and childlike creativity.
Awards and Achievements
- August was honored with the Henry Ward Beecher Medal for his exemplary character.
- Summer received an award for Creative Writing, exemplifying her talent and creativity.
- Amos achieved recognition for Excellence in Sports.
Relationship Dynamics
- Justin and Via share a romantic relationship, marked by thoughtful gestures like a heart necklace for Valentine's Day.
- Justin has nervous tics, adding depth to his character amidst the backdrop of the story.
Significant Moments
- The death of August and Via's grandmother from a heart attack occurred the night before Halloween.
- The sledding hill, Skeleton Hill, becomes a backdrop for significant events throughout the story.
Symbolism and Motifs
- August often wore an astronaut helmet to shield himself from judgments, illustrating a theme of protection against social difficulties.
- The "cheese touch" concept, inspired by "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," helps explain children's fears regarding August's appearance.
Miscellaneous Facts
- Justin plays the fiddle, enhancing his character's artistic portrayal in the story.
- Charlotte, a colleague, initially entertained a dorky unicorn costume idea for Halloween but opted for a goth choice instead.
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Test your knowledge of the characters and setting in the book 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. This quiz features questions about key figures and the school environment surrounding August Pullman and his friends. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of this inspiring story.
