General Information
Who is the author of the story?
C Everard Palmer
What is the name of the calf?
Boy
Why was Josh late for school?
The calf insists on following him to school and he takes him home twice.
That kid's lonely as a single pea in a bowl o' soup.
Simile
What is the name of the student who jumped through the window?
Maria Bernard
Where did the story take place?
Kendal, Jamaica
Who gave the the calf to Josh?
Mr Kelly
Why did Mr Kelly give the calf to Josh?
The calf's mum died and Mr Kelly didn't want to take care of the calf.
The lawns were green, and the trees had grown new buds
Visual Imagery (sight)
Which teacher fainted when she sees the calf?
Mrs Redmond
What is the title of the story?
A Cow Called Boy
What is the name of Josh's mother?
Mrs Mahon
Give a physical description of the calf.
He was chubby, and mostly greyish in colour but spotted with white. His face is grey and white.
Clip-clop of small hooves on the floor
onomatopoeia
What is the name of the strap that Mr Redmond uses to spank the students who misbehave?
Dr Cure-It-All
Which year was the book published?
1972
What is the name of Josh's teacher?
Mrs Anthony?
Why is Josh known as a prankster in his class?
He is always up to something and creates reasons for his mischief.
Josh was feeling proud and sitting as light as a feather and as proud as punch
Simile
How did the students react when boy walks in the classroom?
They scream.
What is the nationality of the author?
Jamaican
What is the name of the student who jumped through the window?
Maria Bernard
What were Mrs Anthony's main concerns regarding the calf in the classroom?
What would the principal and the other teachers think? The school board would be furious. They might ask her to resign.
The Sun was already up and yellowing the land
Visual Imagery
Which grade did Boy walk into?
Grade 2