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Worksheets| Nine Days | Chapter 8: Alec
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the significance of Alec finding the Nintendo DS?
It shows his grandparents' understanding of his needs.
It highlights Alec’s disregard for rules.
It illustrates the disconnect between Alec and his family.
It represents Alec’s desire for independence.
Why does Alec feel a connection to the photograph he finds?
It is a link to his family's past.
It reminds him of his own experiences.
It is a valuable historical artifact.
It represents the future he desires.
What does Alec find hidden in the bricks of the house?
A) A stack of old letters
B) A photograph in a tin
C) A Nintendo DS
D) A tin of biscuits
Why doesn’t Alec have a mobile phone?
A) He can’t afford one
B) He lost his previous phone
C) His mother is afraid of brain-melting death rays
D) He doesn’t like using phones
Who is Alec's great-grandmother?
Connie Westaway
Annabel Crouch
Jean Westaway
Charlotte Westaway
Why does Alec help his grandfather with the photograph instead of going to the beach in the car?
He wants to avoid doing other chores.
He feels a strong sense of duty to his grandfather.
He is curious about the photograph's history.
He is afraid of driving.
Discuss how Alec’s lack of a mobile phone affects his social interactions and sense of belonging.
Why does Alec’s grandfather emphasise the importance of kissing loved ones goodbye?
Evaluate the impact of the photograph on Alec’s understanding of his family history.
