💡 Theme: Memory

Question 1

State a quotation that supports the following statement:

De Waal explores ideas about memory through the frequent flashbacks throughout the book.

Answer 1

Leon remembering the dog and his dad. Leon remembering Carol and Byron’s arguments.

Question 2

State a quotation that supports the following statement:

De Waal explores ideas about memory through Maureen’s preference for real life recollections over fictional tales.

Answer 2

“Memories are what I like. Thing that really happened.”

Question 3

State a quotation that supports the following statement:

De Waal explores the power of memory when Leon is separated from Jake.

Answer 3

“The empty sound in the house is louder than Jake crying for his bottle.”
“Sometimes thinking about Jake makes Leon feel sick.”
“Sometimes Leon would make bird noises for Jake and he would pull Leon’s lips.”