chapter 9
what fruit did Trevor eat
mulberries
which "holiday" was around in this chapter
valentinesday
Why was Trevor late for school almost every day?
because he had a long walk to school and had to sign in for detention every morning
Which one is correct?
“Trevor’s family were very religious and goes to church every week.”
“Trevor’s family were very religious and went to church every week.”
Answer: What is “Trevor’s family were very religious and went to church every week”?
Explanation: Both verbs must be past tense. “Went” matches “were.”
How does Trevor describe his appearence and clothing during highschool, and what effect does this have on his confidence?
His clothes were several sizes too big, his face covered in severe acne, and he therefore saw himself as ugly. It damaged his confidence and convinced him that dating was out of reach.
What did the older boys do with Trevor’s mulberries when he showed them?
they threw them on the ground and at him
What girl did Trevor have a crush on during Valentine’s Day?
Maylene
What happened at assembly that made Trevor a “running joke”?
that his name for detention was announced every day, and once when it wasn’t, the whole school cheered
“There is many people in the township who knows Trevor.”
“There are many people in the township who know Trevor.”
Answer: “There are many people in the township who know Trevor”?
Explanation: “Many people” is plural, so it needs are and know.
How does humor play a role in trevors relationships with girls and his social life at school?
It's Trevors way of fitting in, since he wasn't popular or attractive, making people laugh included him instead of being left out. It also worked as a way of getting close to the girls, even though they saw him as a funny guy instead of someone to date.
what reaction did Patricia have when Trevor came home from the park
she was horrified because she thought it was blood nd not the juice from the mulberries
Which boy was his competition?
leonardo
How did Trevor first realize he could make money at school?
What is when kids paid him to run to the tuck shop and buy food for them
“If Trevor was braver, he would tell Maylene he liked her.”
“If Trevor was braver, he would tells Maylene he liked her.”
Answer: What is “If Trevor was braver, he would tell Maylene he liked her”?
Explanation: After would, we always use the base form (tell), not tells.
How does Trevor's "Long game" plan to win Zaheera's affection reflect what he learned from american high school movies?
- Trevor believed that if he stayed close friends with Zeheera long enough she would eventually realize that he was "the one". The idea came from the american high school movies he watched
what is a common slur against the colored people
boseman/bushman/bushie
what was the reason that Marlene chose the other guy over Trevor in Trevors opinion
because he was handsome, popular and white and Trevor is neither
Who were Trevor’s biggest customers in his tuck shop business?
the fat, rich kids who had money but didn’t want to run for food
“Neither Trevor nor his friends were able to buy food after school.
“Neither Trevor nor his friends was able to buy food after school.”
Answer: What is “Neither Trevor nor his friends were able to buy food after school”?
Explanation: The last subject is plural (his friends), so the verb must be plural (were).
· Why does Trevor believe it is safer to “stay on the fringe” when it comes to girls and popularity at school? and this one?
Trevor belives that it's safer to "stay on the fringe" because the popular boys have already claimed the pretty girls, and trying to compete with them could lead to fights or rejection. By staying on the outside, he avoided trouble and was accepted as the funny, non-threathening guy. And he could belong socially without risking confliction or humiliation.
Who was Patricia dating at the time, and why did Patricia tell Trevor not to tell him about the boys from the park?
abel
and Abel would never come home from work sober so he would be extra angry when he came home
what 3 things did Trevor buy for Maylene
teddy Bear
flowers
a card and wrote a poem to her
What rule did Trevor create to keep his food-delivery business under control?
What is that he only took five orders per day, choosing the highest bidders
“The police was angry because the crowd were running away.”
“The police were angry because the crowd was running away.”
Answer: What is “The police were angry because the crowd was running away”?
Explanation: Police is always plural (were). Crowd is singular, so it takes was.
How does the ending of the story highlight the theme of missed oppotunities in trevors teenage years?
- The ending shows Trevor’s deep regret. He finds out too late that Zaheera liked him all along and she had been waiting for him to make a move. Because he lacked the confidence to express his feelings, he missed his chance, and she moved away. This highlights the theme of missed opportunities, showing how fear and hesitation can stop people from experiencing something they truly want