Describe the relationship between Fern and Rosemary (the narrator). How did other people react when Fern was sent away?
From your reading of the extract, what impression do you get of Rosemary’s family?
How was the narrator’s childhood affected by growing up with a chimpanzee?
Did you enjoy reading this extract? Give a reason for your answer.
Challenge Yourself 1.
conflict
challenge climax
2. 3.
Which of these storytelling elements are present in this extract (give one quote to support each element which is present):
resolution plot twist
powerful descriptions
suspense drama
strong characterisation Why do you think this novel was nominated for the Man Booker prize?
In this extract, the main character is greatly affected by the loss of her ‘sister’ Fern. Thinking back to a previous novel you have studied, explain how a character was affected by an event (big or small) or another person in their lives. Describe how the event/other person affected the main character.
Use the following headings to organise your answer:
* Title of novel * Author * Name of the character you are writing about * In the novel I studied, this character was affected as follows: …
