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Naughts and Crosses Analysis
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Naughts and Crosses Analysis
📚 Part 1: Character and Setting Analysis
1. What can we infer about Sephy's social position from the opening chapter? Give two pieces of evidence from the text. (2 marks)
2. How does Malorie Blackman establish the world of the novel in Chapter One? Consider the social hierarchy presented. (3 marks)
3. Which word best describes Sephy's attitude in this opening chapter?
Rebellious
Privileged
Sympathetic
Naive
4. Find and explain the meaning of these words from Chapter One: (2 marks)
a) "Noughts" in this context means: ___________________________
b) "Crosses" in this context means: ___________________________
✏️ Part 2: Inference and Prediction
5. What predictions can you make about the conflict that will develop in this novel? Use evidence from Chapter One to support your ideas. (3 marks)
6. How does the author use Sephy's perspective to introduce themes about inequality and prejudice? Analyse the writer's methods and their effect on the reader. (5 marks)
7. Based on this opening chapter, what do you think the main themes of the novel will be? Tick all that apply:
Racial inequality
Friendship across social divides
Coming of age
Political rebellion
Family relationships
8. Why do you think Malorie Blackman chose to begin the novel from Sephy's point of view rather than a Nought character's perspective? (2 marks)
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