Share Quiz: R.J. Palacio & Wonder – Think Deeper!
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1. Why did R.J. Palacio finally decide to write Wonder after years of wanting to be a writer?
Her graphic design job got boring.
She needed to share a story about kindness and difference.
A publisher offered her a million dollars.
Her dogs begged her to write a book.
2. What’s the main theme of Wonder based on the text?
A boy's journey to acceptance despite looking different.
A magical school for wizards.
A detective solving crimes.
A love story between two teenagers.
3. August didn’t go to school before fifth grade because:
He was homeschooled by choice.
He had 27 surgeries and often got sick.
His parents didn’t believe in education.
He was scared of teachers.
August’s mom stopped drawing because…
She switched to interpretive dance.
She prioritized caring for him and Via.
Her fairy drawings came to life.
The dogs ate her pencils.
5. What does August really want from school (deep down)?
To avoid his parents.
To fit in and have friends like other kids.
To become a famous scientist.
To prove he’s smarter than everyone.
6. How does August feel about starting school?
Petrified (super scared!).
Excited and confident.
Totally bored.
Angry at his parents.
7. R.J. Palacio’s first job was:
A teacher.
A graphic designer making book covers.
A film director.
A dog walker.
8. What’s unique about R.J. Palacio’s picture book We’re All Wonders?
It’s about her two dogs.
It’s a cookbook for kids.
It’s a sequel to Harry Potter.
It combines her art and writing for younger readers.
9. Why might the blurb on Wonder’s back cover say “THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER”?
To persuade readers it’s popular and worth reading.
It’s the book’s subtitle.
To confuse people.
Because it’s a fact about the book’s success.
10. If you infer from the text, how does August probably feel about his surgeries?
He doesn’t remember any.
He’s furious about them.
He blames his parents.
They’re just a part of his life, but he’s resilient.
11. What’s the most likely reason August’s mom’s “boy stuff” drawings aren’t “so hot”?
She’s never held a pencil before.
She only draws abstract art.
August is too critical.
She’s better at drawing feminine things like fairies.
12. How does the film adaptation of Wonder help the story’s message?
It’s only for adults.
It’s scarier than the book.
It reaches more people with its theme of kindness.
It changes the ending.
13. What’s the author’s purpose in writing Wonder?
To explore empathy and difference through storytelling.
To sell more book covers.
To win a bet.
To teach kids surgery facts.
14. If August wrote a diary entry after his first day of school, what might he say?
“I aced every test!”
“I stole Jack’s lunch.”
“I’m dropping out tomorrow.”
“Some kids were mean, but Summer was nice.”
15. Why does the text mention August’s medical mysteries?
To show his unique challenges beyond just looks.
To make him sound like a superhero.
Because the author loves medical dramas.
It’s a plot hole.
16. What’s the tone of August’s narration in Chapter 2?
Super formal and boring.
Honest and vulnerable but a little funny.
Super angry and sarcastic.
Like a robot.
