Theme Guesses
Which theme is evident when the children face various dangers and challeneges throughout the story?
Courage and Bravery
What does resilience mean?
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties
A safe haven and a new beginning
Independence
Define epidemic.
A widespread occurrence of an infectious disase in a community at a particular time.
How do the children show loyalty to their decesead matron?
They honour her memory by sticking together as a group while they make their journey to Trelawny
What major theme is highlighted by the children's journey to Last Man Peak?
Survival and Resilience
Define orphanage
A residential institution for the care and education of orphans
How does the character Wuss Wuss represent hope for the group?
His inheritance of Last Man Peak gives the children a goal to strive for.
Which theme is show throh the strong bonds between the children?
Friendship
What is a journey?
An act of travelling from one place to another
What act of loyalty does Jimmy show towards Bess?
He takes responsibility for her and ensures she is well-fed and cared for.
Which theme is introduced at the beginning of the book with the death of the matron?
Loss and Grief
What is Last Man Peak?
A plot of land that was passed down to Wuss Wuss by his grandfather Taata
Describe a moment in the novel where hope was demonstrated?
> When they meet Isaiah the Rastafarian who provides them shelter for a night.
> When Wuss Wuss, Pauline and Nellie came togther to save Bess, a donkey, Ronald and Fudge from the Ravine.
> When the children met the Jarretts in Brown's Town who gave them food, shelter and two calves as Christmas gifts