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Trash Novel Analysis Worksheet

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Trash Novel Analysis Worksheet

Book with recycling symbols representing Trash novel themes

📚 Part 1: Character and Setting Analysis

Instructions: Read each question carefully. Take your time and refer back to the text when needed.

1. Which three boys are the main characters in Trash?

Raphael, Gardo, and Rat

Raphael, Jun-Jun, and Marco

Gardo, Rat, and Santos

Raphael, Olivia, and Gabriel

2. The story is set in which type of location?

A wealthy suburb

A rubbish dump and slum

A city centre

A countryside village

3. Choose one main character. Write two sentences describing their personality using evidence from the text.

Character chosen: _______________

⏰ Break Time! Stand up, stretch, and take a 2-minute break before continuing.

🔍 Part 2: Language and Structure

Instructions: Think about how Andy Mulligan tells the story and the words he chooses.

4. Trash is told from multiple viewpoints. Tick all the characters who narrate parts of the story:

Raphael

Gardo

Olivia Weston

Father Juilliard

Senator Zapanta

5. Why do you think the author chose to tell the story from different viewpoints? Write one reason.
6. Find an example of descriptive language that shows how difficult life is on the dump. Write the quote and explain its effect.

Quote: "_________________________________"

⏰ Break Time! Take 3 minutes to discuss your answers with a partner or review your notes.

💭 Part 3: Themes and Personal Response

Instructions: Think about the bigger messages in the novel and your own opinions.

7. Which themes are explored in Trash? Tick all that apply:

Poverty and inequality

Friendship and loyalty

Corruption and injustice

Hope and determination

Time travel

8. How does the novel show the theme of friendship? Give one specific example from the story.
9. Do you think the ending of Trash is hopeful or sad? Explain your opinion in 2-3 sentences.
10. If you could ask Andy Mulligan one question about why he wrote Trash, what would it be?

🎉 Well Done! You have completed your analysis of Trash. Take a moment to review your answers.

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