Why is Mr. Browne’s precept important to August’s story?
It encourages kindness, which August hopes to find at school.
Why does Summer choose to sit with August at lunch?
She wants to be kind and doesn’t care what others think.
How does Via’s love for August show even when she’s frustrated?
treat him badly.
How does Mr. Tushman try to make August feel welcome at Beecher Prep?
He arranges a private tour with three students before school starts.
Why is high school hard for Via at first?
Her old friends have changed, and she doesn’t feel like she fits in.
How does August feel after hearing Jack’s comment at Halloween?
He feels betrayed and stops talking to Jack.
What makes August nervous about starting school for the first time?
He’s afraid of how kids will react to his appearance and whether he’ll make friends.
What theme connects August and Via’s experiences so far?
Feeling different
What does Via mean when she says August is “the sun”?
Everything in their family revolves around him, like planets around the sun.
What does Julian’s question during the tour reveal about his attitude?
He’s rude and insensitive, showing he might not accept August easily.
What does August’s Halloween costume change allow him to do?
He overhears Jack talking about him without being recognized.
What does Jack do to fix his friendship with August?
He apologizes and punches Julian for being cruel.
Why does Jack say he pretended not to like August?
He wanted to fit in with Julian and the popular kids.
Why does August say he’s not ordinary, even though he does ordinary things?
Because people stare at him and treat him differently due to his face.
How does Via feel about August getting so much attention?
She loves him but sometimes feels invisible or forgotten.