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1
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Who is the protagonist of the novel?

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Kathy

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Where is Hailsham located?

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Norfolk

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What is the role of the guardians at Hailsham?

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They teach the students academics and life skills

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What is the name of the art form that is highly prized at Hailsham?

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Sculpture

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What is the secret behind the purpose of Hailsham and its students?

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The students are clones who are bred to donate their organs

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Who is the person that Tommy seeks out to help him gain a deferral?

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Madame

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What does the term “completion” refer to in the novel?

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The death of a student after they have completed their final organ donation

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What is the climax of the novel?

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Tommy completes his final donation and dies

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Who is Ruth’s possible at Hailsham?

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Laura

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Who tells Kathy and Tommy about Madame’s art gallery?

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Miss Emily

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What is the name of the seaside town where Kathy and her friends take a trip?

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Bournemouth

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What is the name of the carer who is particularly cruel to the students at Hailsham?

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Miss Lucy

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What is the name of the headmistress at Hailsham?

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Miss Emily

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What does Ruth tell Tommy about his artwork?

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Ruth tells Tommy that his artwork is too similar to Kathy’s work and lacks originality

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What is the name of the boat that Kathy and Tommy see in the water during their trip to the coast?

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The Kingfisher

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What is the significance of the song “Never Let Me Go” that is mentioned in the novel’s title?

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It is a song that serves as a symbol of the students’ yearning for connection and companionship

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What does Tommy ask Kathy to do for him after he has completed his first donation?

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Tommy asks Kathy to write to him and keep him informed about the outside world after he has completed his first donation

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What is the name of the guardian who discovers Kathy and Tommy’s secret exchanges of artwork and poetry?

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Miss Geraldine

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What is the name of the school that Ruth, Kathy, and Tommy attend after leaving Hailsham?

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The Cottages

20
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What is the name of the woman who serves as a model for Madame’s art?

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Lavinia

21
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Who suggests that Ruth and Tommy try to have a romantic relationship?

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Ruth

22
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What is the “deferral” that Tommy and Kathy are seeking?

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A rumour among the students at Hailsham that if they can prove they are truly in love, they might be able to postpone their donations for a few years.

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What is the significance of the lost tape that Kathy finds in her belongings?

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It contains recordings of songs that were special to her, Ruth, and Tommy during their time at Hailsham. It serves as a reminder of their past and their shared experiences, and also represents the importance of memories and the fleeting nature of time. The tape also contains a recording of a conversation between Ruth and Kathy where Ruth admits to intentionally keeping them apart to pursue a relationship with Tommy, which brings closure to their complicated past.

24
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Who is the narrator of “Never Let Me Go”?

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Kathy

25
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What is the purpose of the students at Hailsham?

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The students at Hailsham are clones who are being raised for their organs, which will be harvested when they reach adulthood.

26
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Who is the first of the Hailsham students to become a carer?

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Ruth

27
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What is the significance of the “possible” in the students’ relationships?

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A possible was what the students believed was who they were modelled from as clones.

28
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Who is the “Madame” that the students are afraid of at Hailsham?

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Madame” is a figure of authority at Hailsham who is responsible for the students’ artistic education.

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What is the purpose of the “Gallery” at Hailsham?

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The “Gallery” at Hailsham is a display of the students’ artwork, which is used to prove to the outside world that the students are human and have souls.

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What is the significance of the “donation” in the novel?

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The “donation” is the process by which the clones’ organs It is a metaphor for the loss of their humanity and their ultimate sacrifice are harvested for transplant.

31
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What is the significance of Tommy’s artwork in the novel?

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Tommy’s artwork is significant because it represents his desire to understand his own identity and place in the world. It also becomes a symbol for the students’ longing for connection and purpose.

32
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Who is the “lost corner” in the novel?

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The “lost corner” is a metaphor for the part of the students’ lives that has been taken away from them. It represents the memories and experiences that they will never have the chance to experience.

33
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What is the message of “Never Let Me Go”?

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Never Let Me Go” is a powerful commentary on the human condition and the value of life. It explores the themes of identity, love, and sacrifice, and encourages readers to question their own values and beliefs.

34
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What type of Novel is Never Let Me Go?

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A Dystopian Novel

35
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What is a synonym for a dystopian world

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A non perfect world

36
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What creature does Madame resemble the students as?

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Spiders.

37
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Where did Kathy, Tommy and Ruth go on an adventure to

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The shipwreck

38
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Who was Tommy’s Final carer

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Kathy

39
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What magazines where Kathy so interested in?

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pornographic magazines

40
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What couple ask Kathy, Tommy and Ruth about the deferrals

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Chrissy and Rodney

41
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What piece of clothing does Tommy get mud over

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His new Polo shirt

42
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When Tommy got upset at Hailsham how did he react?

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He had an outburst

43
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What were the students told never to do?

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Smoke and drink Alcohol

44
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How did Kathy and Ruth become freinds

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Ruth offered Kathy to play an imaginary horsy game to which Kathy took the” invisible rein”.

45
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Summarise Never Let Me go in five words?

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There a multiple thousands of possible answers you could of had words like:
Loss, love, secrets, clones, acceptance, friendship, love, sacrifice, human nature, identity, mortality, and the ethical implications of cloning,
Dystopian, Thought-provoking,
Poignant, Haunting, Philosophical, Elegiac, Atmospheric, Compelling, Melancholic, Beautiful
Mysterious, Disturbing
Emotional, Reflective, Provocative, Surreal
Unsettling,Enigmatic
Chilling, Unique, Literary
Intellectually stimulating
Ethical, Meditative, etc.

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