Characters
Name three major Characters from The Novel
Rami
Ma/ Debie
Jake
Cripes
Donna Rae
One Major theme from the Novel is...
Determination
Love
Family relationship
etc...
Where did Rami live for most of the Novel?
River Bottom
What device is used in chapter one of the novel?
Flashback
Who is Cripes Randal?
Jakes former help and Rami's new found farm hand and friend.
Who is the Antagonist in the story?
Jake Hibbertson
Which theme is best highlighted due to Rami's living situation at the beginning and middle of the novel?
Determination
Where is the novel set?
Jamaica
"A good Samaritan" is an example of what device?
Biblical Allusion
From what perspective is the story told?
The First Person Perspective
What is revealed about Ma when she goes to visit Rami in Chapter two?
It is revealed that she is:
Overprotective
That she is a good cook
That she places importance on education
That she is strict
Chapters six (Donna Rae), eighteen (Cripes comes of age) and twenty (Two Graduations and a wedding) all highlight which theme?
Love
What was the most significant setting in Rami's attempt to make a full circle and why?
Robin Hill
This is because Robin Hill symbolizes the regaining of Rami's and Sun-Sun's power and status.
"He had cocooned himself in the lodgings at his store" is an example of what device?
Metaphor
What did Rami teach Cripes?
Arithmetic
Reading
Writing
What Does Rami's interactions with his siblings reveal about his view on Family?
It reveals that he thinks that family is very important and that having a good relationship with ones family is necessary.
Provide evidence from the novel to support the theme Family relationship.
Describing the relationship that Rami has with his family.
Describing the separation between Ma and Jake.
what setting in the novel Symbolizes power or being on top?
Robin Hill
In the novel, Rami refers to the land as "virgin land" what does this reveal to the reader about the land?
This reveals that the land has never been planted on and could therefore imply that it will be fruitful.
Why is Rami so determined to "make a full circle?"
Rami is determined to "make a full circle" because he believes that he and his father was wronged. Also, he wanted to continue the journey that his father had started before he died and get his family back on top.
Describe the role that Ma plays in Rami's life as they begin to build a relationship.
As Rami and Ma begin to repair their relationship, Ma begins to play a more vital Role is Rami's life. She assumes the role of motivator, confidant, educator and advisor.
Identify one major character and say how he or she aides in the development of one major theme.
Rami- Determination
Ma- Education
Donna Rae/ Rami/ Cripes- Love
etc...
What did Arlene and Brad's visit to river bottom reveal about their home life?
It revealed that the are guided by rules and are expected to behave in a civilized manner when they are at home. It also reveals that they likely spend most of their time indoors as the simplest of outdoor activity fascinated them.
The title of the novel ____________ Rami's inevitable success. (what literary technique should go on the line?
Foreshadows
What were four factors that lead to Jake's downfall?
His drinking
His obsession with power
His inability to play fair
His need to get Ma back
His determination to hinder Rami's success at all cost
etc...