A Cow Called Boy
The main character of A Cow Called Boy is
Josh Mahon
Why did Mr Kelly give Boy to Josh?
The calf’s mother had died, and Mr Kelly did not want to take care of him.
Mr Kelly said that the calf was just right for Boy because he had no siblings.
What is the name of Mr Redmond's strap?
Dr Cure all
The Calf waled on, stepping as proudly as though he were in a parade.
What figure of speech is this?
Simile
What did Josh do to try and get back Boy?
He Organised a protest.
The Setting of A Cow Called Boy is in
Kendal Jamaica
What is the full name of the girl that jumped out of the window in the school?
Maria Bernard
In the book A Cow Called Boy, Boy is usually compared to a what.
A dog
Mrs Mahon and Mrs Anthony
What was the exact name of the position of the person Mr Watson called to remove the children?
District Constable
How old is Josh Mahon?
10 years old
What were the two items that Josh took out of his pocket in his class presentation to give to Boy?
Guinea grass
Coarse salt
What is the name of the storekeeper who profited from the villagers coming to his store instead of Mr Watson?
Mr Tobias
How much did Josh sell Boy for?
40 shillings
What did Mr Watson state he would do against the parents of the children in the demonstration?
He denied their parents credit. That is, they couldn't get items from his store without paying immediately in cash.
What did Josh do to stop Boy from following him to school?
He took him to school.
Boy comes to school and scares Maria, which causes a disruption in the school. The principal intervenes and calls Josh's mother.
Explain the falling action of A Cow Called Boy.
During his protests, he pleads to the villagers not to buy from Mr Watson and asks his classmates to go on a hunger strike. His mother and Mrs Anthony eventually join one of the protests.
How much did Mr Ridley inform Mr Watson that Boy was really worth?
60 shillings
What are the two ridiculous reasons Mr Watson gives for wanting to keep Boy?
To start a new herd.
To give his seven month old son.
The author of A Cow Called Boy is
C Everard Palmer
List five major themes found in A Cow Called Boy.
Love
Courage
Love for animals
Youth vs adult
Loyalty
Childhood experiences
Justice
Parenting
Discipline
Change
Friendship
Responsibility
What does the word truant mean?
A pupil who stays away from school without leave or explanation.
What is a synonym for Gaiety?
happy, joy, cheerful, gladness,
What did Mr Watson learn from Josh? What is the Moral of the story?