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Plot
Dara
Clay Marble
Jantu
IFFI
100
What is the setting of this story?
Cambodia, 1970's
100
How would you describe Dara in the beginning of the book?
Ignorant
100
What does Dara call the clay marble at first
"Just a dirt ball"
100
What does Jantu say to Dara when she gives her the first clay marble
the fun is in the making
100
One example of irony:
Fight for peace Chnay the bully helps Dara etc.
200
What is a climax in a story?
The turning point, often short or one sentence.
200
What does Jantu give her to make her feel better when the rice husking mobile is smashed?
A clay marble
200
Does this Clay Marble actually have magic?
No, if you believe hard enough though, it will seem as though it does. Jantu just wanted Dara to gain enough courage and strength.
200
Where did Jantu and Dara decide to go for a snack during the shelling
the lunch truck
200
One example of Flashback
Remembering the day jantu's dad died
300
What is the Exposition of a story?
The setting and characters
300
Is Dara a static or Dynamic character?
dynamic because she becomes more aware of the things around her
300
What did Dara try to do when she lost Jantu's marble
Jump out of the oxcart to go get it
300
What is the name of Jantu's little brother?
Nebut
300
One example of Foreshadow
The Clay Dolls Jantu saying, "If I were to die, I would want everyone else to go home safely."
400
What is the Climax of the Clay Marble?
When Sarun puts down his gun
400
Who does Dara team up with to find her family?
chnay
400
What is one of the things that the clay marble gave?
strength, confidence
400
How is Jantu related to Nea?
she's her cousin
400
What is one example of imagery?
at the hospital the first plate of rice
500
What is one theme of this book?
Make your own marble Memories give your life value Take what you have and make it better etc.
500
What do you think Dara has gained from this?
maturity, confidence, strength, courage
500
How many clay marbles were there in the book?
3
500
What did Jantu save "the best piece of cloth" for on the clay dolls?
Dara's scarf
500
One more example of irony?
Sarun not wanting war