Wonder Book Questions (Part IV)
What did August ask when he first saw Justin?
"Are you Via's boyfriend"
What did Jack sometimes overhear his parents talk about?
"Can we do without an air conditioner one more year?" or "Maybe I can work two jobs this summer."
What was the first thing Jack said about Via to Auggie?
"Dude, your sister is hot."
When Via said, "Auggie, I have a friend I want you to meet, okay? He's coming over in a few minutes.", what did August say to tease her?
"Is he your new boyfriend"
What was the explanation that August gave to Ms. Rubin for getting the same exact homework answers wrong?
"Oh, that's because we did our homework together last night,"
When Ms. Rubin was talking about the science fair project what was Jack thinking?
"We just finished the freakin' Egypt project, now we have to start a whole new thing?"
When Jack first walked into August's room was did he say?
"Whoa, Auggie, you have got a serious Star Wars addiction."
Who did Julian say that took Miles old sled to go sledding?
'hobo'
Who was on Jack's side?
- Jack -August -Reid -Max G -Max W
On Jack's way home, what did he find at the Old Indian Rock monument? Why did he take it?
-A banged-up wooden sled -Something told him it would make the greatest sled ever
What did Jack want to make for the science fair project? Why did August say no?
-A volcano -Everyone makes volacanoes
Where did Miles get a new sled from? How much did it cost?
-Hammacher Schlemmer -About eight-hundred dollars
Why was Jack nervous when he went to August's house after the Halloween incident? Why did Jack go to his house?
-He didn't know if August had ever told his parents about the Halloween incident -To decide on a science-fair project
What lie did Jack say to get out of the conversation? Why?
-He had to get a book out of his locker -He didn't want anyone to know that he was the "hobo" who had taken the sled
What happened to Miles old sled? Where had he left it? Who took it?
-He left it at Skeleton Hill -By the big rock at the bottom of the hill -Jack
When everyone was supposed to write a paragraph about some time in our lives when we did something very brave and how and because of it, something good happened to us, what did Jack want to write about? Why didn't he write about? What did he write about instead?
-He wanted to write about how he become friends with August was the most bravest thing he had done -He didn't write about it because he was afraid that he would have to read these out loud, or Mr. Browne would put them up on the bulletin board. -He instead wrote about how he used to be afraid of the ocean when he was little
Who were Jamie and Veronica?
-Jack's baby brother -Jack and Jamie's babysitter
Who were neutral and weren't on Jack's side nor Julian's side?
-Malik -Remo -Jose -Leif -Ram -Ivan -Russell -And most of the girls
Who was on Julian's side?
-Miles -Henry -Amos -Simon -Tristan -Pablo -Nino -Isaiah -Luca -Jake -Toland -Roman -Ben -Emmanuel -Zele -Tomaso
What parts of school did Jack like?
-PE -Computer Class -Lunch -Recess
Who were some of the Science Fair partners?
-Reid & Tristan -August & Jack -Maya & Max -Charlotte & Ximena -Miles & Amos -Julian & Henry
What were some of the Science Fair partners?
-Ried & Tristan -Maya & Max -Charlotte & Xiemena -August & Jack -Miles & Amos -Julian & Henry
When did the first snow of winter hit? What happened due to it?
-Right before Thanksgiving -School was closed, so they got an extra day of vacation
What class does Jack hate the most? Who is the teacher? How is she like?
-Science -Ms. Rubin -Very strict for everything
Where did Jack and Jamie go that day? What is that place known for?
-Skeleton Hill -A little kid broke his neck while sledding down that hill a few years ago
What grade was Jamie going into?
2nd Grade
What instrument does Justin play?
A Fiddle
What did Jack think was in Justin's long shiny silver case?
A machine gun
What thing does Jack hate about school?
All the homework he gets
What is Jack's mom's name?
Amanda Will
What type of computer does Jack's parents have?
An ancient Dell, that's practically dead.
When Jack used to see August a couple of times in the playground and a few times in the park, what was August wearing?
An astronaut helmet
When did Jack first see Auggie?
At the Carvel ice cream shop on Amesfort Ave.
If all the guys in the fifth grade were lined up against a wall and Jack got to choose anyone he wanted to hang out with, who did he say he would choose?
August
Who did Jack blame for him and August not talking to each other?
August
Why did August and Jack get in trouble by Ms. Rubin?
Because August let Jack copy off of him on the homework. They had also gotten the exact same answers wrong on their previous homework.
Why did Veronica leave with Jack and Jamie after they saw August?
Because Jamie, who had also noticed the kid, too, was about to say something embarrassing. Veronica was scared for what Jamie was about to say.
Why did Jack change his mind and said yes to guide August around the school?
Because when he heard Jamie talking about how he had run away from August going 'Ahhh,' he suddenly felt really bad. If a little kid like Jamie, who's usually a nice enough kid, can be that mean, then a kid like August doesn't stand a chance in middle school.
Where was Justin from?
Brooklyn
What science fair project did August and Jack decide on?
Building an organic battery made of potatoes that can even power a lamp with it
Who did Summer say that she thinks likes Jack?
Charlotte
Who kept the note inside Jack's locker that said "Meet me in room 301 right after school. Come by yourself?
Charlotte
Who made the list that stated who was on Jack's side, Julian's side, or was neutral?
Charlotte
What did Summer's mom think they were too young for?
Dating
What was Summer's last name?
Dawson
What did the two Maxes get August playing?
Dungeons & Dragons
Why were people dissing Jack?
During winter break, Julian had a huge party where he went around telling everyone that Jack punched him because he had emotional problems. He also said that Jack would have gotten expelled, but Jack's parents begged the school not to expel Jack
Over what did August made Jack his friend again?
What did Jack get on his last science test?
Fifty-four
What was Mr. Browne's December precept?
Fortune favors the bold
When Via came inside Auggie's room, and Auggie introduced Via to Jack, how did Jack figure out that Auggie had told her about the Halloween incident?
From the way Via looked at Jack
What if August's dog's full name? Who named her first name? Who named her last name?
Full Name: Darth Daisy August named her first name 'Darth' Via named her last name 'Daisy'
What was Jack's response after hearing that Mr. Tushman wanted him to 'shepard' the new boy along?
He asked, "Do I have to?"
Why did Jack once get two points off an homework assignment?
He didn't put the date on the top
What happened to Jamie after he saw August for the first time?
He gave him nightmares about the zombies
What was Jack's punishment for punching Julian?
He got suspended for a couple of days. Since they were out for winter break as of next week, Jack was told to stay home for the rest of this week, and then after winter break he could come back and everything would be fresh and brand new.
When both Maxes said 'hello' to Jack, why did Jack feel bad?
He never hung out with them for the five years he had be in their class
When Jack asked August, "Hey, August, you mad at me or something?", what did August do?
He shrugged and walked away
What did Jack do to that sled?
He super-glued the broken slats together and wrapped some heavy-duty white duct tape around them for extra strength. Then he spray painted the whole thing white with the paint he had gotten for the Alabaster Sphinx he was making for the Egyptian Museum project. When it was all dry, he painted LIGHTNING in gold letters on the middle piece of wood, and made a little lightning-bolt symbol above the letters.
What happened when Jack saw Auggie?
He went "Uhh!" since he got scared. Veronica quickly got up, took the stroller and said "Jack! We have to go!" and turned away.
What idea did Julian give to Miles, Jack and Henry the next time it snows?
His dad could drive them all up to this golf course in Westchester that makes Skeleton Hill look like nothing
What happened to Julian after Jack punched him?
His mouth was bleeding and a baby tooth was knocked out
Why didn't Jack tell Mr. Tushman why he punched Julian in the mouth?
If he told him that Julian had called August a freak, then he'd go talk to Julian about it, then Julian would tell him how Jack had badmouthed August, too, and everybody would find out about
Where is Creole music played?
In Louisiana
When did Jack realize Auggie overheard him saying mean things about Auggie?
In Science class while the teacher was talking
What does it mean when Daisy rolls onto her back?
It means that she wants you to rub her tummy.
What did Julian say why the hill was named Skeleton Hill?
It was an ancient Indian burial ground
Why was is bad ccording to Jack that he and August weren't really talking?
Jack didn't actually enjoy hanging out with the popular group that much. He also actually liked hanging out with August.
Why was is good according to Jack that he and August weren't really talking?
Jack got to hang out with a lot more kids now. Before, when he was hanging out with August all the time, kids weren't hanging out with Jack because they'd have to hang out with August. They would keep things from Jack, like the whole thing about the Plague. Nobody wants to hang out with August. Jack can also hang out with anyone he wants to. If he wanted to be in the popular group, he could totally be in the popular group.
What was Jack's dad's name?
John Will
Who else had Mr. Tushman called?
Julian and Charlotte
What were Julian's and August's holiday cards like?
Julian: Julian's holiday card was a picture of Julian wearing a tie, looking like he was about to go to the opera or something. August: August's holiday card was of a cute old dog wearing reindeer antlers, a red nose, and red booties. There was a cartoon bubble above the dog's head that read: "Ho-Ho-Ho!" On the inside of the card it read: To the Will family, Peace on Earth. Love, Nate, Isabel, Olivia, August (and Daisy)
How did Jack describe Julian and Charlotte?
Julian: The biggest phony there is and tries to popular all the time Charlotte: Goody-Two-Shoes
When did Jack used to be friends with Julian?
Kindergarten
What did Jack want to tell August about but he didn't?
Lightning (the sled he decorated)
Who was at the lunch table that Jack usually sat at?
Luca & Isaiah
What was Julians' mom's name?
Melissa
What was Jack's mom and dad's job?
Mom: Social worker Dad: Teacher
In August, who did Jack's parent get a call from?
Mr. Tushman
How did Jack describe Reid and the both Maxes?
Nerds
Were the girls on Jack's side, Julian's side, or neutral?
Neutral
What was Jack's response when August told him to answer honestly whether he would kill himself if he looked August?
No...but he would want to kill himself if he looked like Julian
Where does Jack live?
On the top floor of a five-story walk-up they rented from an old lady named Doña Petra all the way on the "other" side of Broadway
Where did Julian say he would have to go back to during Christmas?
Paris
What did Julian's mom do on the class picture?
Photoshopped August's face out of the class picture when she got it. She gave a copy to a couple of the other moms.
When Julian said, "We could have been partners. You don't have to be friends with that freak if you don't want to be, you know. . . ." what did Jack do?
Punch Julian in the mouth
Who's name did Jack take when he asked Summer if she would go if ___________ asked her out?
Reid
What was Julian's mom (Melissa) pushing the school to do?
Review August's application to Beecher
What did Julian's mom (Melissa) think about August?
She was a little disturbed that more consideration was not given during August's application process to the fact that Beecher Prep is not an inclusion school. She and some other parents question the decision to let this child into our school at all. She was also somewhat troubled that August was not held to the same stringent application standards (i.e. interview) that the rest of the incoming middle-school students were.
How was Julian's mom related to the school?
She was the vice president of the school board
What did Julian's mom think August had?
Special needs
What are they planning on calling their Science Fair project?
Spud Lamp
Who offered Jack to sit with them?
Summer
What type of grown-up did Jack say he will never be?
The type that uses and umbrella when it is snowing
The next day, why did Jack's dad have to drag him and Jamie home?
Their fingers were frozen and their lips had turned a little blue
What was one thing that Mr. Tushman said he had learned after being a middle-school director for twenty years?
There are almost always more than two sides to every story
What did Mr. Tushman say to Jack's mom?
There was a boy who was starting middle school this year, and had never been in a school environment since he was homeschooled. He had talked to some of the lower-school teachers to find out who they thought were some of the really, really great kids coming into fifth grade, and they recommended Jack. He was wondering if he could count on Jack to sort of shepherd this new boy around a bit
What example did Charlotte give of the school changing its way?
They changed the theme of the New Year's Art Show. In past years fifth graders painted self-portraits, but this year they made them do self-portraits as animals
What happens to students who do something like this (punch others and violence)?
They get expelled
When was the only time Jack and August talked to each other?
They only talked about school when they absolutely had to
What were Julian parents talking about doing instead of going to Paris?
Throwing a big party
What did Julian recommend to Jack after the science fair partners were assigned?
To ask Ms. Rubin if he could switch partners
Why had Jamie come into the kitchen?
To get a juice box from the fridge
What did Jack's parents offer to Julian's family?
To pay Julian's dental bills
What had Julian convinced all the boys?
To stop being friends with Jack
What was Jack's favorite thing/feeling in the world?
Waking up to a snow day and seeing that everything is covered in snow
When did Jack's parents sell their car?
When Jamie started going to Kindergarten at Beecher Prep
What did Charlotte tell Jack about?
Why everyone was dissing him
What did Jack have to do for all this to not be added into his permanent record?
Write Mr. Tushman a letter explaining what happened and a letter to Julian apologizing
What did Jack want to play when he went to August's house?
Xbox 360 & Halo
What band was Justin in?
Zydeco band
What kind of computer does Auggie have?
an iMac
