Wonder Comprehension Parts 4 & 5

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What is a hypocrite? Why was Jack a hypocrite?

A hypocrite is someone who has a false appearance of being righteous when really, they aren't. Jack is a hypocrite because on the first day of school, he didn't sit with August. However, now that he's alone, Summer and August invite Jack to sit with them.

Why did Auggie say, "Ya think? Welcome to my world!"

Auggie knows what it's like to be a loner at school.

What made Jack, Summer, and Auggie totally crack up?

August was sarcastic about having a lot of babes who have crushes on him, and he said it in a funny way.

How did being at a lunch table by himself make Jack feel?

Being by himself made Jack feel awful.

What did Charlotte tell Jack in room 301 after school?

Charlotte told Jack that Julian told other students that Jack had emotional issues, that Jack wasn't expelled because Julian's parents begged the school not to do so, and that none of the problems would have happened had Mr. Tushman not forced Jack to be friends with Auggie.

What were the four reasons why Jack liked August?

First of all, Jack got used to August's face. Second of all, Jack thinks Auggie is cool. Third of all, Auggie is smart. Fourth of all, Jack actually wants to be friends with Auggie now that he knows him more.

What does Veronica mean when she tells Jack, "Sometimes you don't have to mean to hurt someone to hurt someone?"

It means that you can unintentionally hurt someone.

Why was it hard for Jack to act normal when he saw August?

It was hard to get used to seeing August's deformed face.

Why did Jack change his mind?

Jack changed his mind because he felt sorry for Auggie when he realized that Auggie might not survive middle school because of bullies like Julian.

Once he realized this, how did Jack feel now?

Jack felt stupid and like he was going to puke because he felt so bad about being mean.

Why is it bad that Jack can hang out with whoever he wants?

Jack likes to hang out with August, and he doesn't like to be with the popular group.

Why do you think Jack was feeling this way?

Jack probably felt yucky inside because Auggie is now his ex-friend, and he most likely misses hanging out with Auggie.

Why did Jack punch Julian right in the mouth?

Jack punched Julian because he called August a freak.

What did Jack realize when he was in science class?

Jack realized Auggie is mad at him because he badmouthed August in front of Julian. This was the Bleeding Scream incident on Halloween.

Why did Jack want to get away from Julian and Miles so quickly?

Jack wanted to get away because he was the one who stole Miles' old sled.

What did Jack want to write about? Why did he choose not to?

Jack wanted to write about when he bravely became friends with August, but he chose not to because they are now ex-friends. The impact of being ex-friends has crushed Jack.

Why do you think Jack didn't want to tell Mr. Tushman why he punched Julian?

Jack was afraid that Julian would tell Mr. Tushman that Jack had also badmouthed August, and the news would spread.

How was Jack feeling on his first day back to school after the snow?

Jack was feeling yucky and slushy inside because he and Auggie were ex-friends now. He wanted to tell Auggie about "Lightning," but he had to choose not to.

Why was Jack worried when he went to August's House for the first time?

Jack was worried because he was over at August's house, and he wasn't sure if August told his parents about the Halloween Incident.

How do you think Jack's mom felt when he told her everything about why he punched Julian?

Jack's mom probably felt sympathetic because jack wanted to stand up for Auggie when Julian called him a freak, but she also felt disappointed because Jack badmouthed Auggie on Halloween.

Who was on Jack's side?

Jack, August, Reid, Max G, and Max W.

What did Julian try to do when Jack was assigned to be August's partner?

Julian tried to switch the partners so he could be with Jack instead.

Why did Justin tell Auggie that he had a cool room?

Justin didn't want to focus on Auggie's face.

Why do you think Justin lies when Miranda asks if Via told him that they used to be friends?

Justin lied because he didn't want to let on that Olivia had already told him she used to be friends Miranda and because he likes her.

What does Justin do the next time he sees Julian and the other boys?

Justin tells them to not mess with Jack or else they will be very sorry if they do.

Why did Mr. Tushman call Jack's house?

Mr. Tushman wanted Jack to guide August around the school so that August wouldn't get lost.

No, Jack didn't want to be a welcome buddy at first?

No, Jack didn't want to be a welcome buddy at first.

Does Julian's mom's reaction to the whole situation surprise you? Why or why not?

No, because his mom would have the same genetics as her son. They probably share the same mean personality.

What happened to Jack when he came back to school after winter break?

Nobody talked to Jack when he came back to school.

Why does Olivia think she is an awful person?

Olivia didn't tell her parents about the show because she's afraid they'd bring Auggie with them.

What do you think Olivia wished for?

Olivia either wished to someday marry Justin or at least be his girlfriend.

What makes Justin think that Olivia believes him when he says he wasn't freaked out or scared by Auggie?

Olivia nods and kisses the bear she passed to Justin without questioning him further.

What does Olivia want to be when she grows up?

Olivia wants to be a geneticist.

Why wasn't Olivia all that upset when she didn't get the female lead in the play?

Olivia wasn't upset because she said she does not like having people staring at her.

What did Julian's mom do to the class picture?

She Photoshopped August's face out of the class picture.

Who asked Jack to sit with them at lunch after other boys had left his table?

Summer and August asked Jack to sit with them.

What does sympathetic mean? Why wasn't Jamie being sympathetic?

Sympathetic means to be understanding. Jamie was not sympathetic because he screamed and ran away when he saw Auggie.

What writing assignment did Mr. Browne give to the class?

The assignment was the students had to write a paragraph about some time in their life when they did something brave and how they did it.

What does Justin mean when he says, "The universe takes care of all its birds?"

This means that in life, unfair things that seem random happen. However, they somehow all work out in the end for a greater good and purpose.

What did Via's boyfriend say that made Auggie want to laugh?

Via's boyfriend said that he's from Brooklyn.

Why does Olivia remind Justin of a bird?

When Olivia is mad it is as if her feathers get all ruffled, and sometimes she's fragile as if she's a little, lost bird looking for its nest.


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