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Why does Josie feel like an outsider at school?

• She comes from a poorer, middle-class background

• She is an illegitimate child and lives with her single mother

• She comes from an Ethnic background while her classmates are mostly Anglo-Saxon

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Illegitimate: born of parents not married to each other

The following quote BEST demonstrates which theme from the novel?

“It makes me feel I will never be part of their society and I hate that because I’m just as smart as they are.”

• Identity and Belonging

• Racism

• Love

• Culture and Family

"I don't think I want to live this life anymore."

Why did John Barton say this to Josie?

• because Josie is in love with Jacob

• because John didn't win the Maths competition

• because John doesn't want to study law and go into politics

• because John has a controlling father who pressures him to be perfect

Who was Marcus Sandford?

• Nonna's first Australian friend

• Nonno Francesco

• Josie's half-brother

• Josie's English teacher

Answer explanation

Marcus Sandford was Nonna's first Australian friend. He was a kind and gentle man. He taught Nonna Catia English and would bring her gifts.

"he was a comfort to me at the worst time of my life."

"my grandmother was still a bit scared of Nonno Francesco."

What does the reader know about Nonna and Nonno?

• They had a cold and distant relationship

• Nonno was a very friendly and outgoing guy

• Nonno was always smiling in photos

• They had a close relationship

"I'll run one day. Run for my life. I'll run to be emancipated."

Why does Josie say this?

• Josie does not like being Italian

• Josie's Nonna is physically abusive

• Josie hates her school and teachers

• Josie has a bad relationship with Christina

"when it comes to meeting mothers, it's just something that I don't need to do on a first date."

Why does Josie get upset at Jacob?

• Josie wanted to watch Pride and Prejudice

• Jacob did not pick her up from her house

• Jacob did not make a good first impression on Christina

• Jacob was making rude comments about Christina

"Most Italians when they're older....they don't remarry, unless they're men of course" (p.151)

What does this quote reveal about Italian culture?

What does Josie hate about being Italian?

• Josie experiences racism at school and hates feeling like the odd one out

• Josie hates how the Italian community likes to gossip and criticise others

• Josie hates the gender inequality

• All of the above

"You can't hate what you're part of...but there is this spot inside of me that will always be Italian" (p.152)

Why is this quote important? What does it reveal about Josie?