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Novel Trivia
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Plot
Setting
100
Stalker vibes
Carl Matt always watching Maddie
100
Who is the novel written by?
James Moloney
100
How does Carl discover that his Mum has passed away?
He sees her face in the unidentified missing/deceased persons images at the police station.
100
Why was this a turning point in the novel:
The Osprey being released into the wild.
- Symbolises the healing journey that Carl is on
- Forshadows that Carl will overcome his feelings of abandonement, lonliness and insecurity
100
How many points is the short paragraph about setting worth in the assessment task next Friday?
4 Marks
200
If catching flights not feelings was a person.
Sarah Matt (Instead of dealing with her Mother's abandonment she flies to Europe)
200
What picture is of the author of 'A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove'
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
A
200
Why was Carl so angry with Aunt Beryl when he confronted her at the Bowls Club?
She had chained Harley to the house.
200
Why was this a turning point in the novel:
Carl's Mother abandoning her children.
- This event prompted Sarah's 'escape' and Carl and Harley's move to Wattle Beach
- It leaves a lasting impact on Carl which he spends the rest of the narrative trying to emotionally and mentally heal from
200
Name 4 different significant settings in A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove
- Wattle Beach
- Wiseman's Cove
- The Barge
- Beryl's House
- The Cafe
- The Bowls Club (Where Carl stands up for himself)
300
Criminal fronting as a local business guy
Bruce Trelfo and his scam of a business
300
What year was the novel first published?
a) 1993
b) 1994
c) 1995
d) 1996
d) 1996
300
In the novel Carl says he wishes he were a _________ ________ because then he would have no thoughts, no cares and no pain.
What are the missing words?
Concrete Statue
300
Why was this a turning point in the novel:
Carl confronting Beryl at the Bowl's Club
- Carl is finally standing up for himself and his brother
- Shows his growth from the beginning of the novel (naive, passive --> growing independence)
- He is no longer afraid of his Aunt
300
Why is this setting significant in the novel?
The Barge
- Represents Carl's damaged sense of self
- Offers Carl new opportunities and a sense of purpose
- Brings Carl closer to the Duncan family who play a role in his journey to belonging and acceptance
400
Wannabe Vet
Joy Duncan with all her animals
400
True or False
The author of 'A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove' has also written a children's book called 'Duck Sounds'.
True
400
What does Carl buy Harley for Christmas?
**Double points if you can explain why.**
Orange reflectors to put on his bike
BECAUSE Harley races/ rides a lot during the night
400
Why was this a turning point in the novel:
Protecting Maddie from Nathan Trelfo at Justines Pizza Party.
- Carl earns respect from his peers at the party, after being unnoticed by people his age since he moves to Wattle Beach
- This moment marks a tranformation in Carl from someone who lives passively to someone who makes confident decisions and stands up for others
- Leads Carl towards being accepted into his community/ belonging to a friend group
400
Why is this setting significant in the novel?
Aunt Beryl's House
- Unwelcoming and unstable environement reflective of the Matt's troubled family history
- Is a place where Carl uses his voice to stand up for himself and his brother
- Reinforces themes of abandonment and isolation
- Makes Carl's journey/ search for connection and healing more significant
500
Artist and Baker
Harley Matt (Graffiti and obsessed with making cakes)
500
What real place in Queensland Australia is the fictional town of Wattle Beach inspired by? (There are two correct answers, you only have to guess ONE)
Fraser Island
Rainbow Beach
500
Why is Sarah so unsupportive of the idea of her Mum creating a new vegetable patch at the beginning of the novel?
Sarah is unsupportive beause Kelly (Her mum) started a vegie patch at every play they lived but never stayed long enough to make sure the vegetable patch grew and flourished. She never sayed long enough to 'pick a tomato'.
500
Why was this a turning point in the novel:
Carl standing up to Bruce Trelfo when Bruce tells him to work for him
- Shows Carl is no longer making decisions out of fear
- Carl is stepping away from his family's torubled past and making his own positive choices for a better future
- Carl is showing confidence and maturity
500
Why is this setting significant in the novel?
Wiseman's Cove
- Represents a new beginning for both Carl and Harley
- Offers Carl a place of love and freedom
- The flourishing nature symbolises growth, renewal and hope
- A place of healing for Carl where he builds positive relationships