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My name is Leon chapters 7-9 Flashcards

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MNIL Chpt 7: What true story does Leon tell Maureen about?

A

When his dad found out about Jake and never came back

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MNIL Chpt 7: What was Leon dreaming about when he was awoken by hearing the word ‘Bitch’?

A

Being a soldier

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MNIL Chpt 7: Where was Leon’s dad when he got up the following morning?

A

Gone

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MNIL Chpt 8: What season is it as Chapter 8 starts?

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Christmas

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MNIL Chpt 8: What does the social worker say that tells Leon that his mum has disappeared?

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‘Still no word’

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MNIL Chpt 8: Why does Leon know that Jake has something for Christmas?

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Leon bought Jake a present

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MNIL Chpt 8: What does Maureen buy Jake for Christmas?

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‘Big red bear’

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MNIL Chpt 9: How long have Leon and Jake been with Maureen at the start of Chapter 9?

A

6 months

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MNIL Chpt 9: What expression does Salma use for Carol and Leon’s dad?

A

First Family

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MNIL Chpt 9: How can Leon tell that someone is coming?

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His toys have been tidied and cushions rearranged

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MNIL Chpt 9: What affectionate nickname does Maureen have for Leon?

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Pigeon

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MNIL Chpt 10: What puts Maureen in a bad mood when they get home from school?

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Salma’s nod

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MNIL Chpt 7: What does Leon do if he can’t sleep?

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Waits until Maureen goes to bed then tiptoes to see her

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MNIL Chpt 7: Why did Leon try really hard to stay in his dream?

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This had happened before and the last time he woke up and heard what his dad was saying he was slapped on his legs.

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MNIL Chpt 8: How can we tell that Leon is still stealing small things when he thinks no one will notice?

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Maureen doesn’t even notice if there’s one missing” about the chocolates

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MNIL Chpt 9: How does Leon describe the expression on Salma’s face?

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She has a sad smile … and also the expression of fear

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MNIL Chpt 7: Why might Maureen really have asked Leon to tell her a true story?

A

To understand what has happened to him and allow him to talk about some of the things keeping him awake

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MNIL Chpt 9: What is the effect of “The air is different.”?

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It suggests Leon is aware something is changing but unable to work out what the change might be.

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MNIL Chpt 9: In the extract that follows how has Kit de Waal suggested Leon doesn’t truly understand the implications of Jake being adopted? “Leon goes into the kitchen. It isn’t Saturday. It isn’t Christmas and his room is very untidy, so why he’s getting an Curly-Wurly is a mystery. Then again he has been very polite…”

A

Kit de waal demonstrates Leon’s confusion as a curly-wurly is normally a treat and does not know why he is getting one

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