Define the vocab
Discrimination
Treating a person or particular group of people differently.
"I’m telling you now because I’m taking back my invite."
Sephy to Callum
Who is the narrator?
Sephy and Callum
What is Lynette's problem?
She believes she is a Cross.
What is a word to describe the world created in the novel?
Dystopian
Theme
The main ideas or messages that are explored throughout a piece of literature.
"I think it’s an excellent idea. Which is why I asked Mother the exact same thing a few weeks ago."
Minnie (Sephy's sister).
Why did Callum get expelled from Heathcroft High, according to the headmaster?
He was fighting
How many years have passed between the prologue and chapter 1?
3 years
How old is Sephy at the beginning of the novel?
14
Justice
Fairness in the way people are dealt with.
"Don't be facetious"
Callum to Sephy when she sits at the lunch table.
Who is Kamal Hadley?
He is Sephy's father, a cross and a politician.
What happens after Sephy is removed from the lunch table by Mrs Bawden?
She is bashed by the Crosses in the toilets.
Who is the author of Noughts and Crosses?
Malorie Blackman
Equality
The right of different groups of people to have similar social position and to receive the same treatment.
"Don’t stand there and judge me. How dare you?"
Sephy to Callum when he is telling her is "Drunk as a skunk"
What is the name of Callum's dad?
Ryan McGregor
What was the first class that Sephy and Callum attended together?
History
How many pages does the novel have?
443
Prejudice
An unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge.
"I’m going to tell you something in the strictest confidence. I’m going to trust you. D’you understand?"
Mrs Paxton to Callum when telling him why Mr Jason doesn't hate him.
Why was the first driver fired?
Because he dropped Sephy off in a place far away from their usual drop off.
What name did Sephy call the likes of Callum when he got upset?
Blankers
What year was Noughts and Crosses published?
2001