1,000 Year Old Boy - Chapters 50 to 52

At the beginning of Chapter 50, Alfie didn't want to call Aidan and Roxy (a)  

Write a word that describes how Roxy, Aidan and Alfie interacted when they saw each other at the funeral.

Why did Alfie let Aidan struggle for words when he was trying to speak with him at the funeral?

• he wanted to see Aidan suffer a little

• he didn't know what to say either

• he thought it was rude to interrupt

• he was still in shock from the funeral

Your opinion

Which character do you think is better under pressure?

• Alfie

• Aidan

• Roxy

Why was Chapter 50 so significant? Hint: there might be more than one answer.

At the end of Chapter 50, the author built tension in his writing. Which strategy or strategies did he use? Choose all that apply.

• long sentences

• short sentences

• short paragraphs

• long paragraphs

What emotion filled Alfie when he realised who the man in the long overcoat was?

Which word below best describes the purpose of Chapter 52? Perhaps go back and glance through the chapter before answering.

• persuading

• describing

• explaining

• comparing

Write another word that means "repellant".

What feeling/tone does Chapter 52 end with?

• optimism

• pessimism

• overwhelmed

• fear