Private Peaceful
What is the name of the protagonist in Private Peaceful?
Tommo Peaceful.
What did Pangu use to separate the sky from the earth?
An axe
In Before You Were Mine, what does the speaker imagine about her mother’s life before she was born?
She imagines her mother as young, carefree, and full of fun; helping her understand her mother’s identity beyond being just a parent.
In the soliloquy where Lady Macbeth says “unsex me here,” what is she asking for?
She is asking to be stripped of feminine qualities like kindness or compassion, so she can commit cruel and powerful acts.
Complete the sentence by using the correct modal verb:
She ___ finish her homework before going out.
Must
How does the protagonist's name reflect his identity in the story?
His name reflects his gentle nature and personal journey in contrast to the brutality of war.
Why does Coyote steal fire in the myth?
To give it to the people so they can stay warm and cook food.
What relationship is described in Walking Away?
A father and his son.
In the courtroom scene, how does Portia disguise herself, and why is it important?
She disguises herself as a male lawyer to save Antonio, showing her intelligence, bravery, and ability to outwit others in a male-dominated world.
Which prepositional phrase shows movement?
a) under the table
b) across the park
c) beside the tree
across the park
How does Tommo’s guilt over his father's death shape his sense of identity throughout the novel?
Tommo feels responsible for his father's death and carries this guilt, which makes him feel unworthy. It also influences his loyalty to his family and contributes to his desire to prove himself.
What does the Coyote stealing fire tell us about the values of Native American culture?
It shows the importance of sharing, helping the community, and cleverness as a form of strength.
What type of camera shot is used in the photo "Skipping from Life"
Long shot – because it shows the full body of the person and the surroundings, including the shadow on the ground.
At what age could girls legally marry in Shakespeare’s time, and how does this help explain Juliet’s age in Romeo and Juliet?
Girls could legally marry at 12, often with parental consent. Juliet is 13, which shows how early girls were expected to marry, especially in wealthy families.
Write the correct verb to agree with the subject:
The dogs ___ barking loudly.
are
How does the military system in Private Peaceful attempt to erase or suppress individual identity, and how do the Peaceful brothers resist this?
The military emphasises obedience, often stripping soldiers of personal identity. The Peaceful brothers resist through personal acts of defiance, maintaining their family bond, and refusing to dehumanise others, even under pressure.
What does Anansi’s role as a trickster hero tell us about the storytelling traditions in West African culture?
It shows that cleverness, wit, and storytelling are highly valued, and that important moral lessons can be taught through stories.
What personal memory does the speaker recall in The Gift that helps shape his identity?
He remembers his father gently removing a splinter from his hand, teaching him love and care through small actions.
Why might Lady Macbeth’s ambition and desire for power have shocked Shakespeare’s audience?
Women were expected to be passive, obedient, and focused on the home. A woman calling on spirits to “unsex” herself and plotting murder would go against all expectations of femininity.
Correct the sentence so the verb tense agrees:
Yesterday, she walks to the store and buys some milk.
Yesterday, she walked to the store and bought some milk.
In what ways does the narrative voice of Private Peaceful influence our understanding of identity?
The first-person narrative allows readers intimate access to Tommo's evolving identity. It reveals how identity is not static but constructed through personal experience and emotions, especially in contrast to external forces like war.
What are the five main parts of Freytag’s Pyramid, in order?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.
How do the poems Before You Were Mine and The Gift both explore the influence of family on personal identity?
Both poems show how memories of a parent (mother in Before You Were Mine, father in The Gift) shape the speaker’s understanding of who they are through admiration, inherited traits, and emotional connection.
How did Elizabeth I challenge traditional ideas about female identity and leadership during the Elizabethan era?
Elizabeth I ruled England as a powerful, independent queen at a time when women were expected to be submissive and ruled by men. She never married and said she had the 'heart and stomach of a king'.
Which sentence correctly uses a semi-colon?
a) I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight.
b) I have a big test tomorrow,; I can’t go out tonight.
c) I have a big test tomorrow; and I can’t go out tonight.
a