Mom homeschools me. She used to be a children's-book illustrator. She draws really great fairies and mermaids. Her boy stuff isn't so hot, though. She once tried to draw me a Darth Vader, but it ended up looking like some weird mushroom-shaped robot. I haven't seen her draw anything in a long time. I think she's too busy taking care of me and Via.

Question

—Wonder
R.J. Palacio

What does the author tell you directly about Mom? Check all that apply.

She draws some things very well.
She's a good teacher.
She takes care of the narrator.
She's not good at drawing characters boys like.
Via is her daughter.
She hasn't drawn anything lately.

Answer 1

Based on the excerpt from "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio, the following statements about Mom can be considered directly supported:

1. She draws some things very well. - This is indicated by her ability to draw "great fairies and mermaids."
2. She takes care of the narrator. - It is mentioned that she is busy taking care of "me and Via."
3. She's not good at drawing characters boys like. - The text comments that her "boy stuff isn't so hot," specifically referencing her attempt to draw Darth Vader.
4. Via is her daughter. - The mention of "Via" implies that Via is indeed her daughter.

The following statement is not directly supported by the text:

• She's a good teacher. - While she homeschools the narrator, the text does not provide direct evidence of her teaching skills.

The statement about not drawing anything lately is supported:

• She hasn't drawn anything lately. - It is stated that she hasn't drawn anything in a long time.

Therefore, the applicable statements are:

• She draws some things very well.
• She takes care of the narrator.
• She's not good at drawing characters boys like.
• Via is her daughter.
• She hasn't drawn anything lately.