Read the excerpt from Wonder by R. J. Palacio.

Based on the excerpt, which inference can be made?

She can get really annoyed when people do something rude.

Like, for instance, one time in the playground some older

kids made some noises. I don't even know what the noises

were exactly because I didn't hear them myself, but Via

heard and she just started yelling at the kids.

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August is usually relaxed.

August and Via have a close relationship.

The older kids are teasing Via.

Via is older than August.

August and Via have a close relationship.

Explanation:

The children novel Wonder by R. J. Palacio tells the story of a young boy named August "Auggie" Pullman. Though physically deformed, he overcomes his discomfort and tries to lead a normal life, despite what others may think of him. The book also deals with his relationships with his family, especially his sister Olivia "Via" who really is protective of him.

The given excerpt is from the beginning of the novel when Auggie narrates about his life. He mentions how his family members were all good at pretending that everything is normal. He mentions his sister Via who is protective of her younger brother and his condition. The passage shows how she easily gets angry whenever people make some unnecessary things, like for instance "make some noises". He knows his sister well as much as his sister also knows him. This shows the close relationship the siblings have.