Noughts and Crosses Act 2 Scene 2

Who is Mr Stanhope?

• a barrister

• a businessman

• a lawyer

• a family friend

'Mum and I were shown into Mr Stanhope’s plush office.' What do you think the adjective 'plush' means?

• cold and uninviting

• luxurious and expensive

• annoyed and irritable

• fast and quick

'Dad didn’t even plant that bomb!' What does the verb 'plant' mean in this sentence?

• to put something in the ground so that it can grow

• to secretly place something

• to bury

• to hide something illegal in someone's belongings or clothes

True or False: Ryan told the police that he planted the bomb in the shopping centre

• True

• False

Where is Ryan now?

Where are Meggie and Callum staying?

• At home

• With Kelani Adams

• On the other side of Meadowview

• With family friends

Why did Meggie move out of her home? (Select all that apply)

• She received death threats

• Someone threw a brick through the window

• She received hate mail

• She lost her keys

Do you think Kelani Adams is a good barrister? How do you know? Use a quotation from the text in your answer.

Explain why Meggie doesn't need to pay any fees to Mr Stanhope.

• The barrister, Kelani Adams has agreed to work for free.

• Someone has paid the fees anonymously already.

• Mr Stanhope is required to take on Ryan's case by law.

• Because Callum went to Heathcroft School so it's free to him.

Who does Callum think donated the money?

• Sephy

• Minerva

• His brother

• His principal