Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

English (My deck) > My Name Is Leon > Flashcards

My Name Is Leon Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
1
Q

What is the name of the main character in ‘My Name is Leon’?

A

Leon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

True or False: ‘My Name is Leon’ is set in the 21st century.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Fill in the blank: Leon is a _____ boy who is placed into foster care.

A

mixed-race

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What significant social issue is explored in ‘My Name is Leon’?

A

Racism and the foster care system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Who is Leon’s younger brother?

A

Jake

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What does Leon struggle with throughout the novel?

A

Identity and belonging

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Multiple Choice: Who is Leon’s primary caregiver in the foster system? A) Mrs. Pritchard B) Mrs. Williams C) Mrs. Thompson

A

A) Mrs. Pritchard

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What does Leon often fantasize about?

A

Reuniting with his mother

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

True or False: Leon’s experience in foster care is portrayed positively.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What type of narrative perspective is used in ‘My Name is Leon’?

A

First-person perspective

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Fill in the blank: Leon’s mother struggles with _____ throughout the story.

A

addiction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What does Leon’s name symbolize in the story?

A

His search for identity and belonging

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Multiple Choice: What year was ‘My Name is Leon’ published? A) 2014 B) 2016 C) 2018

A

B) 2016

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Who wrote ‘My Name is Leon’?

A

Kit de Waal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

True or False: Leon has a close relationship with his foster family.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What does Leon learn to cope with his situation?

A

Art and creativity

17
Q

Fill in the blank: Leon’s journey is also a story about _____ and resilience.

A

survival

18
Q

What event triggers Leon’s placement into foster care?

A

His mother’s arrest

19
Q

Multiple Choice: What is a recurring theme in ‘My Name is Leon’? A) Friendship B) Family C) Adventure

A

B) Family

20
Q

What does Leon’s relationship with his brother Jake represent?

A

The bond of family and the impact of separation

21
Q

True or False: Leon finds a sense of community in his foster home.

A

False

22
Q

What does the character of Leon’s mother represent in the novel?

A

The struggles of addiction and its impact on family

23
Q

Fill in the blank: Leon’s story takes place primarily in _____.

A

Birmingham

24
Q

What does the title ‘My Name is Leon’ signify?

A

Leon asserting his identity

25
Q

True or False: The story ends on a hopeful note for Leon.

A

True

26
Q

What is one of Leon’s coping mechanisms throughout the novel?

A

Writing

English (My deck) (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions