Characters
Who is the main character in Search for Safety?
Ben McKee
What kind of job does Ben get?
He works at a grocery store.
What is a principal?
A) A lunch worker
B) A student
C) A person in charge of a school
D) A parent
C) A person in charge of a school
Who is Ben’s abusive stepfather?
Larry Taylor
Other than Larry's physical abuse, what challenge does Ben now face at home ?
At home Ben does not have much food. Ben faces hunger.
What does “strict” mean?
A) Kind and gentle
B) Mean and scary
C) Follows rules very seriously
D) Always late
C) Follows rules very seriously
Who is Ben’s mother?
Geneva McKee
Why does Ben think Larry lost his job?
Ben believes Larry lost his job due to drinking (alcohol)
What does “control” mean?
A) To follow directions
B) To lose something
C)To play games
D) To have power over something
D) To have power over something
Who is Ben's employer at the grocery store?
Mr. Graham
What state did Aunt Fay move to? Why?
She moved to North Carolina to spend time with Grandpa who has Alzheimer's.
What does Defiant mean?
A) fearful
B) hesitant
C) boldly resistant
D) happy and calm
C) boldly resistant
What are the names of the characters that make Ben feel like someone is on his side?
Dez and Cooper.
What happens to Ben and his mother the Monday after Labor Day? What does Ben's mom refuse to let him do?
The both get physically abused by Larry. Ben wants to call the police but his mom stops him.
What does the word surging mean?
A) Suddenly increasing
B) Afraid or not safe
C) Foul-Smelling
D) Happy and calm
Suddenly increasing