Character
Who does Reef wish attended Frank's funeral?
Leeza
Where did Reef move to?
Calgary
Name an inciting incident (2 possible answers)
Franks Death
News Broadcast about Reef
At school, Leeza is writing an essay about this theme:
Betrayal
Describe the irony surrounding Franks death
Frank was killed by a reckless youth (previous criminal record). Thus, killed by the people he served his life to help and protect.
Similar situation to Reef.
Name the Russian gangster from the first chapter of the book
Alexi Sukorov
What is the second location Reef asks Bigger and Jink to take him after Franks funeral?
To see Leeza
Why do Reef and Bigger poke fun at Jink for his car? What is the name for his car?
Run down/falling apart. The car has been in 3 car accidents.
Beauty
Theme: Forgiveness
Who was Leeza speaking to on the phone? What was that person's advice to Leeza?
Brett
Go and see Reef/Talk to Reef
As a result of the news cast, Leeza thinks Reef is a violent monster who has not changed. However, we as readers know that the media manipulated Reefs words. What type of irony is this?
Dramatic Irony
Describe Leeza's relationship with her mother in this book
Overprotective
Suffocating
What university does Leeza attend? Why does she regret attending this school?
Dalhousie
Wishes she went somewhere out of province
Leeza's mother leaves a note for Leeza at the end of chapter 10. What is the note asking of her?
Watch the recorded tape of Reef in the news because she might be surprised about how little he has changed.
Bias in the media:
As per her mother's request, Leeza watched the news recording. What did she think about Reef after she pressed play?
He was still the violent person who stood on the overpass. She was not worth a single comment
Leeza's mom informs Leeza about a couple of young offenders who are mugging people in the neighbourhood. She describes them as "two thugs bold as brass." What literary device is this?
Simile
Name Reefs social worker
Greg Matheson
Where is the first place that Reef asks Jink and Bigger to take him after the funeral? What does Reef think about this place?
North Hills/Greenhouse
Pride/Accountability. Built it from scratch
Place he can release his emotions
What did Reef consider Frank to be to him? What did Reef say Frank saved?
Mentor/Father figure
He saved Reefs life
Theme: Betrayal
What is Leeza shocked about during her argument with her mother in chapter 10? How does Leeza respond to this news?
Her mother extended the restraining order. Leeza should be able to choose whether she wishes to see Reef again. Her mother took this choice away from her.
Chapter 13 and 14 both leave off with a phone call. Reef calls someone. Leeza answers a phone call. However, we do not know who is on the other line. This is an example of what literary technique?
Suspense
Name the Antagonist of the story. What is their main goal?
Roland Decker
Strict rules for youth crime.
Why does Reef say he can't move back to Halifax?
Leeza lives here. He is in love with Leeza
List Franks 5 rules
Respect yourself
Respect others
Take accountability
Do the right thing
Honour your commitments
Bias' in the media
Describe the two ways in which the media distorted Reef's image/words.
He wanted to kill the kid that killed Frank
He didn't have anything to say about Leeza
*Cut his words off and make him sound like he does not care/has not changed
Who says this quote: "Anything we learn from regret is always too late"
Matheson