Nate
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Theme
100

Who’s Nate's Dad?

Dec

100

Who is Nate’s 'best friend'?

Merrick

100

Where does Nate go to do his homework?

The Youth Centre

100

What does Nate’s diary symbolise?

Freedom - a place to getaway - a place to write what he aspires to be/do.

200

What are Nate’s step-brothers' names?

Otis & Jake

200

How old is Nance?

24 years old

200

What type of building does Nate live in?

An apartment

200

What’s theme does Dec symbolise/embody?

Toxic masculinity 

300

Who is Nate’s teacher?

Mr. Reid 

300

Name 3 of Nate's classmates?

Lee, Gurmeet, Tash, Merrick, Brock, Zadie, Leila and Will

300

What is the town they live in?

Bairstal

300

Name 3 themes in the book.

Poverty vs Privilege

Aspiration

Abuse and Neglect

Courage vs Fear

Family

Toxic Masculinity

Disability

Addiction

400

Where does Nate get his school uniform from?

Kmart

400

What is Kobe's favourite sport? 

Basketball

400

What is the name of the school Nate currently goes to?

Rowley Park High

400

The novel shows that people are changed by it but not controlled by it? What is 'it'?

Their past

500

What animal did Nate’s class say he is and why?

Armadillo, because he has a thick shell, he hides from conflict and he doesn't 'eat' big prey.

500

What are the name of Dec’s friends in the "Prologue"?

Brett & Jarrod

500

What is the name of prestigious school Nate went to for a day?

Saint Monica's

500

The title suggests that people can change what?

Their future/story/ending even if it feels as though it is predetermined.