Ch. 8
What business did Robert close in Johannesburg rather than enforce Apartheid segregation rules?
his restaurant
Who tracked down the mulberry bully and brutally beat him to "protect" Trevor?
Abel
In our mentor sentence ("Although Trevor didn't fit in, his hustle made him useful to everyone"), what part of speech is "Although"?
Subordinating Conjunction
Exactly how many residents vanished from Limetown during the 2004 disappearance?
327
Define the adjective LUCRATIVE.
Producing a large financial profit or wealth.
What unexpected item did Robert show Trevor during their reunion that proved he had been following Trevor's career?
scrapbook
What fruit was Trevor picking when he was pelted and bullied by neighborhood kids?
Mulberries
In that same sentence, what type of clause is "Although Trevor didn't fit in"?
dependent clause
What was the only physical human remain found at the site of lead scientist Dr. Oscar Totem's house?
teeth
Define the noun COMMODITY.
A valuable or useful item that can be bought, sold, or traded.
Who did Trevor contact to get help finding his father?
The embassy
What literary term describes the contrast between Abel's desire to "protect" Trevor and the domestic terror/fear it introduced?
Paradox
If you move "Although Trevor didn't fit in" to the end of the sentence, what punctuation rule changes?
remove the comma
What cliffhanger ends Episode 1 of Limetown?
Define the adjective PRECARIOUS.
Dangerously unstable, uncertain, or unsafe.
Where did Trevor travel to reconnect with his father Robert after years of silence?
Cape Town
Who did Maylene dump Trevor for on Valentine's Day immediately after receiving his gifts?
Lorenzo
Why does an introductory dependent clause at the start of a sentence require a comma?
To separate the introductory dependent clause from the main independent clause.
What major construction flaw in the housing units caused early structural damage in Limetown?
Dry Rot - Lack of rain gutters, causing severe dry rot.
Define the noun SYMBIOSIS.
A mutually beneficial relationship between two different people or groups.
What character trait does Robert demonstrate by refusing to open segregated restrooms?
Quiet moral integrity / principled resistance to unjust systemic rules.
What three gifts did Trevor buy for Maylene as part of his grand Valentine's Day gesture?
Flowers, a giant stuffed teddy bear, and a personalized poem.
Explain the difference between Direct Characterization and Indirect Characterization (STEAL).
Direct characterization states traits explicitly; Indirect reveals traits through Speech, Thoughts, Effect, Actions, and Looks.
What is the name of reporter Lia Haddock's missing uncle who lived in Limetown?
Dr. Emil Haddock
Which vocabulary word best describes a business or trade relationship where both parties rely on each other to profit?
Symbiosis.