NLMG: Chapter 5

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What was the purpose of the Secret Guard in NLMG?

Back

To protect Miss Geraldine from being kidnapped and taken into the woods.

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How does Ruth react after Kathy catches her in a lie?

Back

She quietly kicks her out of the Secret Guard.

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What were the students cautious about regarding the woods behind Hailsham?

Back

There were rumors of students getting killed in the woods.

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Why did the girls continue the Secret Guard for months despite realizing it was imaginary?

Back

The girls seemed to really enjoy being together in this way.

Front

What three words best describe Ruth as a child?

Back

Assertive, Leader, Imaginative.

Front

What does the Secret Guard symbolize in the context of NLMG?

Back

It symbolizes the need for protection and the innocence of childhood imagination.

Front

How does the concept of friendship manifest in the Secret Guard?

Back

It shows the bond and camaraderie among the girls, highlighting their desire for connection.

Front

What role does imagination play in the lives of the characters in NLMG?

Back

Imagination serves as a coping mechanism and a way to create a sense of agency in their controlled environment.

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How does Ruth's leadership style affect her relationships with Kathy and Tommy?

Back

Ruth's assertiveness can create tension and conflict, particularly in her relationships with Kathy and Tommy.

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What themes are explored through the Secret Guard and the woods in NLMG?

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Themes of innocence, danger, and the complexities of childhood relationships.