Wild Pork and Watercress

"You can call him Uncle." "No he can't"

• This is said by Bella and Hec near the start. It shows they have issues.

• This is said by Bella and Hec near the start. It shows Hec does not accept Ricky at first.

• This is said by by Bella and Hec in the middle. It shows they have issues.

• This is said by Paula and Hec near the start. It shows Hec does not accept Ricky at first.

"She had a bit of magic, Aunty Bella. She was my best friend as well. "

• Said by Hec near start. Shows he loves his wife.

• Said by Ricky near end. Shows he feels loved by her.

• Said by Hec near start. Shows he feels loved by her.

• Said by Ricky near start. Shows he feels loved by her.

Ricky's dog in the novel was called (a)  

Uncle hec and Ricky spent time in this forest

(a)  

Ricky learned these skills in the bush

• shooting

• how to sharpen a chainsaw

• how to cook bush bread

• how to find his way

These things were often what Hec and Ricky found in the cabins

• flour

• rice

• meat

• sugar

Ricky had to go alone to get help in the bush because

• A tramper in a cabin was sick

• Uncle Hec broke his foot

• Uncle Hec had a stroke

• A tramper was injured in the bush.

At the very end of Wild Pork and Watercress this happens to Hec and Ricky

• They give themselves up to the police

• Hec goes to jail and Ricky to a foster home.

• They disappear into the bush

• They give up hunting and move to the city

The name of the bird they discover in the bush is

• Tui

• Huia

• Pukeko

• Kokako

“We’re related, mate. Same family, remember?”

• Said by Hec near the end. Shows they now care and protect each other.

• Said by Ricky near the end. Shows they now care and protect each other.

• Said by Hec near the start. Shows they now care and protect each other.

• Said by Ricky near the start. Shows they now care and protect each other.