The Blow: My Father 'Sun Sun' Johnson - Chapter 1

My Father 'Sun Sun' Johnson Chapter One: The Blow - Exposition

Presentation by Ms. B. Johnson

Book by C. Everard Palmer

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Exposition:

(Check all that apply)

• introduces us to the plot

• provides details on where and when the story takes place

• introduces the characters of the story

• teaches about the conflict

Open Ended

What do you think the title of the chapter means?

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The general location of chapter one is:

• the Jamaican countryside

• in the Bahamian countryside

• in a Jamaican city

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The specific setting of chapter one is:

• Robin Hill

• River Bottom

• Kendall Jamaica

• 1 pm.

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The novel begins at what time of day?

• 11:00 am

• shortly before noon

• shortly after noon

• early morning

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The narrator is a character

• true

• false

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How old is Rami at the start of the novel?

• 14-years-old

• 15-years-old

• 16-years-old

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From which perspective is the story told?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person

• 3rd person omniscient

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A character flaw is a behavior or trait that causes a problem for them. What is Merton's biggest character flaw?

• He wastes money

• He saves money

• He dislikes people

• Jake robbed him

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At the start of the novel, Merton Johnson is in debt.

• true

• false

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What kind of person do you think Jake is?

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Who is the tiger in the previous quote?

• Jake

• Merton

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Who is the victim in the previous quote

• Merton

• Jake

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Who is the hero or protagonist of the story?

• Jake Hibberston

• Merton Johnson

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Who is the villain or antagonist of the story?

• Jake Hibberston

• Merton Johnson

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How do the people see Merton Johnson?

(check all that apply)

• they think he is worthless

• they think he is smart

• they think he deserved to lose his wife

• they think he is loving

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Which figure of speech is the phrase 'the blow'

• metaphor

• idiom

• simile

• hyperbole

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How did Jake 'knock" Merton out of position?

(choose all that apply)

• He loaned Merton money that Merton could not repay.

• He made Merton move from River Bottom to Robin Hill.

• He had Merton in debt and offered him a job.

• He stole Merton's car and property,

Multiple Choice

Where does chapter one of the novel end?

• Robin Hill

• The Village Piazza

• River Bottom

• Jamaica

Poll

How do you feel about your knowledge of the chapter?

• I get it!

• I'm almost there.

• I need a lot of help.

• I'm completely lost.