Summary

In Chapter 1 of “Wonder,” readers are introduced to a 10-year-old boy named August Pullman. August was born with a genetic facial difference due to a combination of syndromes that have no name. Due to these differences, August has been homeschooled his whole life. At the start of the chapter, August is attending a mainstream school for the first time and is nervous to meet his new classmates and teachers.

Questions and Answers

1. What is the name of the main character in “Wonder”? Answer: The main character in “Wonder” is August Pullman (page 1).

2. What is August’s condition? Answer: August has a genetic facial difference due to a combination of syndromes that have no name (page 1).

3. How old is August? Answer: August is 10 years old (page 1).

4. What has August been doing prior to the start of the chapter? Answer: Prior to the start of the chapter, August has been homeschooled his whole life (page 1).

5. What is August doing for the first time in the chapter? Answer: For the first time in the chapter, August is attending a mainstream school (page 1).