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What Australian state does the fictional town of Corrigan belong to?
Western Australia
Jasper Jones
Jeffery personifies this theme through perseverance and his ability to look past those who put him down.
Courage.
Who wrote the book Jasper Jones?
Craig Silvey
"around that is a thin layer of grime. It looks like a chalk outline of a murder."
Simile
What is Charlies greatest fear?
Insects
"Rip Van Winkle! The corpse has risen! So nice of you to join us".
Wesley Bucktin
The town of Corrigan is influenced greatly by things of the time such as the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights movement.
Racism.
Who was Australia versing in the cricket at the time the novel was set?
They were versing England in an Ashes series.
"like a snow-dome paperweight that's been shaken"
Simile
What book is Charlie reading at the beginning of the novel?
"I hope you're feeling brave".
Jeffery Lu
Charlie has budding and building connections with most people in the story, that help him grow into the person who needs to be.
Friendship
What year was 'Jasper Jones' released in?
2009
"town of barnacles,", "a cluster of hard shells that suck themselves stuck and clench themselves shut and choose not to know about dying"
Metaphor
What was a coming-of-age moment for Charlie with his dad?
- When his dad gave him unfettered access to his book collection.
- When Charlie realised that the world is cruel, especially in through the poor treatment of Jasper.
"if you know the right people, if you get friendly enough... you're makin out like a bandit."
Jasper Jones
Jasper and Charlie grapple with the decisions they have to make, have the made the best choice.
Morality
Which THREE political events were happening during the time in which the book is set?
The Vietnam War, the White Australia Policy, and the fight for Aboriginal Rights.
"Batman is the ultimate human. He is flawless, yet he is capable of being flawed"
Allusion
What is the significance of the Batman vs Superman conversation?
It draws parallels to Charlie and what he needs to do to overcome his fears.
"Oh, God. Charlie, that sounds like a nightmare!"
Eliza Wishart
What is another phrase for the Bildungsroman genre?
Coming of Age
Name the book that is similar to Jasper Jones but is set in America.
To Kill a Mockingbird
The story of Gertrude Baniszewski and how she enlisted her family and the neighbours to assist in the torture and murder of a young girl.
Foreshadowing.