Understanding Themes and Characters in 'Booked'

The video discusses 'Booked', a story about Nick Hall, a 12-year-old soccer enthusiast who dislikes words due to his father's profession as a linguistic anthropologist. The book explores the concept of being 'booked' in soccer and metaphorically in life. It delves into Nick's relationship with his father and his frustration with having to read a dictionary daily. As Nick's life changes, he gains new perspectives and starts appreciating things he previously disliked.

What is the main character's name in the book 'Booked'?

• Jimmy Leon

• Will Smith

• Coby

• Nick Hall

What sport does Nick Hall love?

• Tennis

• Baseball

• Soccer

• Basketball

Why does Nick Hall dislike words?

• He finds them boring

• He struggles with spelling

• His father makes him read a dictionary

• He prefers numbers

What does the term 'booked' mean in soccer?

• Winning a match

• Scoring a goal

• Receiving a red card

• Being substituted

What is the main theme of the book 'Booked'?

• The importance of family

• The love for sports

• The different meanings of being 'booked'

• The journey of self-discovery

What is Nick's father's profession?

• Oil company owner

• Musician

• Detective

• Linguistic anthropologist

What is the title of the dictionary Nick's father wrote?

• Words and Meanings

• Dictionary of Words

• Weird and Wonderful Words

• Amazing Words

What does Nick wish his father could be?

• A famous actor

• A renowned chef

• A cool detective

• A professional athlete

What does Nick's father suffer from according to Nick?

• Chronic headaches

• Chronic fatigue

• Chronic back pain

• Chronic verbal mania

What does Nick have to do every day because of his father?

• Solve math problems

• Play soccer

• Read a dictionary

• Write essays