Theme
Name three themes.
Example:
Fear, survival and family loyalty.
Why did they meet up with Uncle Chris?
They meet up with Uncle Chris to switch cars.
How old was Ben?
Where was the cabin built?
The cabin was built of the back of the woods.
Is it easy feeding the good wolf?
Students response
By the end of the novel who has Ben learnt to trust?
Himself and his trusted guardians (mother and nan)
What colour was Olives hair?
Olive has blonde hair
Where does Ben and his family get hair cuts?
In the bathroom of a cheap motel.
What does the story of the two wolves teach us about good and bad feelings?
There is different consequences for which wolf you feed.
When was Ben suspicious of his parents intentions?
Ben's gets suspicious of his parents intentions in chapter 3.
What was the full name of Ben's parents?
April Silver and Ray Silver
Where did Ben find the bag of money?
Ben found the bag of money in the ceiling of the cabin
How did inner conflict impact Ben's Mum?
It made Ben's mother anxious and worried for Ben and Olive.
What chapter did ben find out that his parents sell the wreckers?
In chapter 19
Who was the first criminal that we know of in Ben's blood line?
His grandfather of his dad's side called pop.
What significance does the cabin hold?
- place to hide
- Pop made the cabin when he was a criminal
What different choices does Ben have to make, and what theme connects to the novel?
An example would be:
Weather Ben took Olive to the hospital or not.
The theme would be survival.
Why do Ben’s parents suddenly take him and his sister to the remote cabin?
Because they are running away form the police.
Who said " If you keep running you will only go to jail tired."
Ben
How does the remote cabin setting affect the mood of the story?
The remote cabin impacts the stories mood because they were far away from people and Ben didn't know why they were hiding.