Wonder - Chapters 1–2 Quiz

Why did August's parents decide to send him to school now?

Question Answer Choices He is stronger and does not need another surgery for several years. They wanted him to make new friends. They thought he needed a challenge. They were too busy to homeschool him.

Why was August homeschooled before starting fifth grade?

Question Answer Choices He was ahead of his grade level and needed advanced classes. His parents wanted to travel a lot and took him with them. He had to have many surgeries and his medical problems made him sick a lot. He did not like the teachers at the local school.

Why does August think he is not ordinary?

Question Answer Choices Because he is very intelligent. Because he has no friends. Because no one else sees him that way. Because he is not good at sports.

How do August's parents view him?

Question Answer Choices They think he is a troublemaker. They think he is ordinary. They think he is extraordinary. They think he is shy.

How does August describe his appearance to the reader?

Question Answer Choices He says he looks like a monster. He says he looks like his parents. He says it's probably worse than what they are thinking. He says he looks like a regular kid.

What is August's main fear about starting fifth grade?

Question Answer Choices He is worried about making new friends. He is excited and looking forward to it. He is pretty much totally and completely petrified. He is nervous about the schoolwork.

Who is August's best friend?

Question Answer Choices Christopher Zachary Alex Jack

How does August's sister, Via, sometimes react to kids' reactions to her brother?

Question Answer Choices She sometimes shouts at kids for their reactions to her brother. She ignores the kids and walks away. She laughs along with the kids. She cries and runs to her parents.

What does August like that other ten-year-olds also like?

Question Answer Choices Reading, swimming, and cooking. Drawing, singing, and dancing. Video games, ice cream, and bike riding. Playing soccer, watching TV, and gardening.

Why does August feel awkward about how others see him?

Question Answer Choices He feels like he is always being judged. He thinks he is better than everyone else. Only he understands that he is a regular kid on the inside. He believes he is not smart enough.