Why does Jack change his mind about being August’s “welcome buddy”?
He felt bad because even nice kids made fun of August
. What does Summer tell other kids when they ask why she hangs out with August?
Summer tells them that August is a nice kid.
Based on the information in this chapter, how would you describe Summer??
She is very honest, sympahetic, sweet, mature.
Mr. Browne’s December precept is “fortune favors the bold.” What do you think this precept means?
How does August react when Summer asks about his face?
He doesn't mind.
How did Jack react when his mom asked him to be August’s “welcome buddy”?
He doesn't want to go.
1. Why did Jack not sit with August on the first day of school?
d. He wanted a little normal time to chill with other kids.
Why did Summer sit with August on the first day of school?
Because she saw him sitting alone and at first she pitied him.
What are two things you learned about Justin in this chapter?
He has long hair and round glasses. He plays the fiddle in a zydeco band. He’s from Brooklyn.
Does Jack tell Mr. Tushman what Julian said? Why or why not?
No, because he is worried that it will make everything worse.
. How did Summer feel when she got invited to Savanna’s Halloween party?
Excited.
What does Summer think about the game "The Plague"??
She thinks it’s dumb.
Why did Mr. Tushman call Jack’s parents?
He called to ask if Jack would be August’s “welcome buddy.”
Why wasn't anybody talking to Jack after the winter break?
What happened between Jack and Julian in this chapter? What caused it?
Jack punched Julian in the mouth because Julian was saying unkind things about August
What information did Charlotte share with Jack?
Charlotte told Jack that Julian and his mum were saying bad things ab. August and that Julian was going to stop being friends w/ Jack if he was August's friend.
Do you think it was right or wrong of Summer to give Jack the clue? Why?
In this chapter, Maya tells Summer about a game that kids are playing called “The Plague.” Explain what this game is.
The game consists about not touching Auggie or you would get the plague.
How do Jack’s friendships change after August stops talking to him? Why?
He starts to hang out with some of the most popular kids but he doesn't feel comfortable and wonders what's wrong with August.
What does August accuse Summer of? How does Summer react?
He accuses her of hanging out with him because she was asked by Tushman. She gets really annoyed and swears she wasn't.
How do you think Jack feels when Julian is talking about how he doesn’t want to go to Paris?
1. What was the “sides” list? Who made it?
Charlotte made a lit with those people were on Julian's or Jack's side.
“Come on, Jamie!” Mom said angrily. “I honestly thought both my boys were more sympathetic than that.” What does Jack's mum mean by this?
considerate
What does August learn about Summer when he goes to her house?
He learns that Summer's dad is dead and that she is biracial.
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