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Quiz: R.J. Palacio & Wonder – Think Deeper!

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