Where does August fall asleep during the drive home?
In the backseat with his head on Via’s lap.
What does Mom wrap around the seatbelt?
A towel, so August won’t drool on Via
What does August see when he wakes up?
A full moon and a purple night.
What does Mom say they can’t keep doing?
Protecting August from reality.
What phrase does Dad use to describe sending August to school?
“Like a lamb to the slaughter.”
What does August say when he hears his parents talking?
“Everyone will stare at me at school.”
What does Mom say about the principal?
He really wants to meet August.
What book did August read when he was six?
Dragon Rider
What does Mom say she told the principal about August?
That he’s funny, kind, smart, and brave.
What photo did Dad show the principal?
August holding a flounder on a boat in Montauk.
How does August feel about Dad being part of the meeting?
A little disappointed.
What does August realize about his parents’ decision?
They’ve been planning it for a year.
Why didn’t Mom tell August earlier about the school?
She didn’t want him to get worked up unnecessarily.
What was the real reason for the test the lady gave August?
It was part of the admissions process for the school
What did Mom originally say the test was?
An IQ test
What does August call Mom’s explanation about the test?
A white lie.
