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question answer page Who is the author of Ugly? Robert Hoge cover What did Robert Hoge say telling stories does for all of us? Holds us together like Krazy Glue intro What was Robert Vincent Hoge born A massive tumor in the middle of his face with? and two deformed legs. intro What was Robert Hoge's second To share his parents' story with others reason for writing his book? who may have faced similar struggles. intro What was Robert Hoge's final reason To share what it means to grow up looking for writing his book? and feeling different. intro What is the solution Robert Hogue gives to fitting all the puzzle pieces of life together? Be unafraid of living. intro What did Robert Hoge compare a newborn baby to? A lump of clay. 1 What is the date of Robert Hoge's birthday? July 21, 1972 3 What was Robert's mom's name? Mary 3 What was Robert's dad's name? Vince 3 Worked at a factory where they made What did Robert's dad do for a living? food for chickens. 3 In what city and country did Robert and his family live? Brisbane, Australia 3 How many older brothers and sisters did Robert have? four 3 At what time was Robert born? 12:35 PM 3 four toe on his right foot and two on his How many toes did Robert have? left. 3 Why did Vince Hoge know his son was a He had grown up on his parents farm, fighter and would survive? birthing plenty of calves and lambs. 3 What was the day after Robert Hoge's birthday? His mother's birthday. 3 What would have caused Robert's If his deformities blocked the flow of head to swell up like a balloon and kill fluid that helps cushion the spine and him? brain. 7 What horrible thoughts did Robert's She wished he would die or go away. She mom have after Robert was born? decided to leave hi in the hospital. 7 What was Robert's oldest brother's name? Michael 7 How much older than Robert was Michael? ten 7 What was Robert's second oldest brother's name? Gary 7 How much older than Robert was Gary? eight 7 What was Robert's oldest sister's name? Paula 7 How much older than Robert was his sister, Paula? seven 7 What was Robert's youngest sister's name? Catherine 7 How much older than Robert was Catherine? four 7 How old was Robert when he had his first operation? five days old 9 What was the name of the surgeon who did Robert's first operation? Leigh Atkinson 9 Why did Mary Hoge call her member of To get their help in refusing to take parliament and then her local doctor? Robert home. 9 The whole family .... all his brothers and Who decided to bring Robert home? sisters. 14 What was causing Mary Hoge to have worry and concern about what other people thought? Her pride 14 What happened to Robert on August 28, 1972...a month and 5 days after he was born? He went home. 14 What did the four fences of the Hoge's yard become for Mary Hoge? Her prison 16 When a baby's lip and roof of the mouth What is a harelip or cleft palate? doesn't join together. 16 What was the name of the ocean pool where Robert and his family swam? Wynnum Wading Pool 18 You couldn't take three paces without What did local legend say about stepping on broken glass, dog poo, or a Wynnum Wading Pool? rusty piece of the pool's metal slide. 18 What was the reason a boy said you shouldn't go swimming in the Wynnum A baby shark sam through the grates and Wading Pool? grew up to be big enough to eat people. 18 What hospital did Robert go for his operations? Mater Children's Hospital 18 What was the first thing doctors did Amputated one foot and bottom of one to Robert? leg and fit him with a prosthesis. 18 What is a prosthesis? An artificial leg? 21 How old was Robert when he took . his first steps? three years old 21 What was one floor up from the hospital ward Robert was one? The hospital's chapel 23 Why were the doctors concerned, even though Robert's deformities didn't They were afraid it would make it hard threaten his physical health? for him to make friends. 23 What did the distance between Robert's eyes make it impossible for Use both of them at the same time to him to do? focus on anything. 26 Why wouldn't Robert be able to catch He had no depth perception -- he a ball? couldn't judge distances properly. 26 Why is doing surgery on a baby The structure is constantly changing -- difficult? bone plates move and grow. 26 When did doctors decide would be the best time to operate on Robert? When he was four and a half years old 28 What is the risk of being put under general anesthesia for six hours? The possibility of brain damage 28 What did doctors do with the cartilage in Robert's toes? They used it to build him a new nose. 28 What did Robert's mom tell his dad she would do if he refused to allow Robert to have the operation to fix his Leave him and take Robert with him so face? the decision would be all hers. 30 Who were the doctors who spent the most time talking with Robert's Dr. Atkinson and plastic surgeon, Dr. Tony parents after he was born? Emmett 32 Where had doctors traveled prior to doing Robert's surgery to learn about France, the United States, Scotland, and how to do it? Mexico 32 What was the name of the French surgeon who pioneered work in craniofacial surgery? Dr. Paul Tessier 32 What was Dr. Tessier's suggestion about Robert's surgeries? Do as many at once as possible. 32 What did Dr. Atkinson and Dr. Emmett . take home at night for practice? human skulls 34 How many surgical procedures were planned on Robert when he was 4 1/2? forty 34 How long did Robert's operation take when he was 4 1/2? 12 hours -- double expected 34 How many times had Robert's blood been replaced during his surgery? three times 34 The regulate body functions -- filter blood, produce hormones, help control blood pressure, and remove waste from What do kidneys do? the body. 37 What was the first thing Robert said after his big operation? I want to do a a poo. 37 His left eye was damaged when it was What damage was done to Robert when moved, causing permanently blurred he had his surgery at 4 1/2? vision. 39 How long did Robert stay in the hospital after his big operation? 3 weeks 39 What newspaper did a story on Robert? The Australian 39 To give recognition to the surgeons, and Why did the Australian want to do the to help other people who might be in the story on Robert? same situation. 39 What was the name of the journalist with The Australian who wrote the feature on Robert in May, 1977? Hugh Lunn 39 How long did Robert have to stay in the hospital because of the infection he got six weeks after he came home from the hospital? five months 39 What necklace did Robert's mom often A large coin with Queen Victoria set in wear? silver 39 What did Robert's mom do on Made cupcakes with Paula & Catherine's Saturday when his dad visited him? help. 39 They visited Robert and distributed What did the Hoges do on Sunday at cupcakes to the sick children on the the hospital? children's wards of the hospital. 39 What school did Robert's mom want him to attend when he started school? Guardian Angels School at Wynnum 42 Who visited the Hoge's house to see if Robert would be able to manage at Guardian Angels School at Wynnum? Sister Pauline 42 What did the Guardian Angels School at Wynnum uniforms look like? gray shorts and a blue shirt 42 How long did girls attend Guardian Angels Catholic elementary school? Till 7th grade. 45 How long did boys attend Guardian Angels Catholic elementary school? Till 4th grade 45 Where did boys go to school after 4th iona - a combined middle/high school with grade? students in grades 5 through 12. 45 What did Mary Hoge petition local Build a new bathroom block on the lower politicans to do at Iona? level of Iona school. 45 What colors were Iona's uniforms? green and blue and gray 45 Who was Robert's first friend at school? David 47 What did Robert always do with the apples his mom put in his lunch? Gave them to David 47 What did Robert do when his mom started putting two apples in his lunch? Gave both apples to David. 47 What happened to Robert during the first week of school? He broke his leg whlie going up the stairs. 49 Where did Robert's father take his artificial leg to get fixed? A service station that could weld it. 49 Where did Robert get an infection in Around some of the bones in his August, 1978? forehead. 52 Why did Robert's dad regret him Ever since the operation he kept getting having his big operation? sick.
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