'Boom' by Jean Tay

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• Zoom in specific words

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What is the relationship between Boon's mother's feeling towards him fighting for her and what she did in scene 8?

• Contrast

• Similar

Answer explanation

Boon's mother feels happy and proud of him because he is fighting for her. However, she discourages Boon's action as he should not use violence to solve problems. This is a contrast.

Why doesn't Boon's mother want to move out in scene 8?

• She wants to wait for her husband to come back.

• She does not want to move the furniture.

• Boon does not want to move out.

• She hasn't found any better places to live in.

What did Corpse hear that made him remember in scene 9?

• "Boon"

• Pen clicking sound

• Screaming

• "Tree"

What type of tree does mother sit under and wait for Boon to come home in scene 10?

• Mango tree

• Evergreen tree

• Fever tree

• Fig tree

What does mother think Boon should do in scene 10?

• Stay in the house with her.

• Move on with his own life.

• Learn to be like his father.

• Live with the female neighbour in Serangoon.

What does colleague do after Jeremiah decides to find Boon's mother at the start of scene 11?

• Encourages him to go and find Corpse.

• Screams at him with anger.

• Hides Boon's mother's envelope.

• Try to convince him to not go.

Does mother know about father chaining Boon to the tree in scene 12?

• Yes

• No

Why does mother believe father will come back?

• She is still there.

• The tree is there.

• Boon is still there.

• His money is still there.

What does mother dream about in scene 13?

(a)