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Who is the author of Green Days by the River?

Michael Anthony

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What is a “dougla”?

half INdian and half Creole

100

Shell moved to Pierre Hill from where?

Down the Beach (Radix)

100

Why does Shell stop going to school?

Shell’s family is struggling financially due to his father’s illness

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When Joan and Shell got into his house, who was standing there looking at them?

Rosalie

200

When was this novel published?

1967

200

How many dogs does Mr Gidharee have?

four

200

How does Rosalie know so much about Shell?

Mr Gidharee and Rosalie talk about him

200

Where does Joan stay when she goes to Mayaro? (Be specific)

The Maynards

200

When Joan visits the second time, why did Shell come up with many excuses not to take Joan to the dance?

He was afraid Rosalie might do something desperate

300

Who is the novel dedicated to?

The author’s son, Keith

300

Name of Mr Gidharee's farm

Cedar Grove

300

The boys compete for whose attention?

Rosalie

300

When Shell and Joan were out getting coconuts, what does Shell do that frightens her?

He tells her he loves her

300

"You don't know that little sugar-plum, boy -- the mother is creole and the father, Indian?" Identify the literary device

Metaphor

400

When was the author born?

1930

400

Which of the dogs is the scariest to Shell?

Tiger

400

Where is Joan from?

Sangre Grande

400

Joan was coming for New Year's Eve. When had he last seen her?

In September (Discovery Day)

400

What type of conflict is revealed by the following: Shell is inlove with Joan but still finds Rosali attractive.

Character vs. Self

500

What is the name of the BBC programme that accepted several of his stories?

Caribbean Voices

500

Why is Mr Gidharee being friendly toward Shell?

He likes Shell for Rosalie

500

Why does Shell cry in front of Rosalie in chapter 9?

His father's deteriorating health

500

When Michael Anthony shows Shell's feelings for Rosalie and later for Joan, what is his intention?

To give us a view into the mind of a boy who is becoming a man

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At the very end, which line tells us that Shell has accepted his fate?

“Perhaps I should be grateful for having Mr. Gidharee.”

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