1. Wonder Review

2. Characters August Pullman:
Main character, has a craniofacial difference, going to middle school for the first time, likes Star Wars
Julian Albans:
Mean to August, wealthy, goes to Paris often
Ms. Petosa:
Auggie’s homeroom teacher
Nate Pullman
August’s dad
Summer
August’s friend, sits with him at lunch

3. Characters Continued…
Savanah
Throws the Halloween party Summer attends; popular
Charlotte
Shows August around on the tour, likes acting, tells Julian about the war
Mrs. Garcia
Assistant at Beecher Prep with a shiny smile
Eddie
Steals August’s hearing aids
Jack Will
Becomes good friends with August, would choose him first as a friend, has less money than other kids at his school

4. More Characters… Isabel Pullman August’s mom Amos
Calls Auggie “Little Dude”
Miranda
Childhood friend of Olivia’s, gave Auggie an astronaut helmet
Grandmere
Julian’s grandma who lives in Paris
Olivia Pullman
August’s protective older sister

5. Characters Christopher
Auggie’s best friend from childhood who moved away
Mr. Browne
August’s English teacher
Justin
Olivia’s boyfriend
Melissa Albans
Julian’s mom
Daisy
August’s dog

6. Characters Mr. Tushman Director of Beecher Prep Grans
Grandmother of August and Via, very close with Via, passes away
Henry
was reluctant to sit next to August on the first day

7. Study Guide Review
Which students were chosen to show Auggie around before school started? What made it an especially good year to start school?
Charlotte, Jack Will, Julian
All the kids would be “new” that year
Why hadn’t August gone to school before 5th grade?
He had 27 surgeries and was sick often
How does August describe the way he eats? 
Like a turtle

8. Questions 4-7
August compares his friendship with Summer to what Disney couple?
Beauty and the Beast
What is an aversion? What does August have an aversion to?
A strong dislike/disinclination
August has an aversion to getting his picture taken.
What elective does Auggie take?
Science
Who gave August his astronaut helmet? Why did he stop wearing it?
Miranda, he got eye surgery

9. Questions 8-12
Why did August get rid of his Padawan braid? Who did it upset?
Julian made fun of it at school. It upset Via.
Which teacher writes monthly precepts?
Mr. Browne
What was his September precept?
“When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind.”
What was his October precept?
“Your deeds are your monuments.”
Why did August get mad at Jack?
He talked badly about him on Halloween to their peers.

10. Questions 13-17 What book does Olivia read?
Olivia reads War and Peace.
Why did Jack get suspended?
Jack got suspended for punching Julian in the mouth.
What special statement does Grans tell Via?
You are my everything and she loves her more than everyone in the world.
When had Jack seen August before the tour at Beecher Prep?
At an ice cream store.
What did Auggie want to go as for Halloween?
August wanted to be Bobba Fett for Halloween.

11. Questions 18-21 What’s the name of Jack’s sled?
The name of Jack’s sled is Lightning.
Why did Summer first sit with August at lunch?
She felt sorry for him.
How did Olivia (Via) react the first time she saw August?
She said she didn’t look like her doll.
What did Summer and Auggie dress up as for the Egyptian Museum exhibit?
Mummies

12. Questions 22-26 What’s Miranda’s nickname for August? Major Tom
What’s weird about Savanna’s Halloween party?
It wasn’t a costume party
What’s The Plague?
A mean game the kids played at school at Auggie’s expense
What made August relax about the Nature Retreat?
Julian wasn’t going
What is Baboo?
August’s stuffed animal

13. Questions 27-31 What made August feel strong inside? Daisy’s ghost
Why did Miranda miss Olivia’s family?
She felt safer with them than she did at home.
What changed when August got hearing aids?
He didn’t hear any white noise anymore.
What surprised August’s family at Olivia’s play?
She was the lead in the play instead of the understudy.
What was the first sign of Julian’s downfall?
Amos stood up for Jack Will

14. Questions 32-35
What surprise did Auggie’s family have for him after the Nature Retreat?
A puppy!
Where were August’s hearing aids found?
In Eddie’s locker
What did Auggie get at graduation?
A standing ovation
What happened to August’s astronaut helmet?
August’s dad threw it out

15. Last Question…
Who is the author of Wonder?
RJ Palacio