"Noughts and Crosses" Quiz

By Malorie Blackman

foreign language study | 55 pages | Published in 2011

Sephy Hadley and Callum McGregor are two young people in love. But Sephy is a Cross, daughter of a government minister, and Callum is a Nought. In their world, Crosses and Noughts cannot be friends. Must they become enemies? Or is there hope for them -- and for their unhappy country?

ISBN_13:9781534497429
ISBN_10:1534497420

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Essay questions

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  1. What role does race play in the society depicted in 'Noughts and Crosses'?
  2. Discuss the impact of Sephy and Callum's forbidden friendship on the narrative.
  3. Analyze the theme of prejudice in the novel and how it affects the characters.
  4. Examine the significance and symbolism of the game 'noughts and crosses' in the story.
  5. How does the author explore the concept of power and privilege through the character of Jude McGregor?
  6. Discuss the role of betrayal and loyalty in the relationships between the characters.
  7. Compare and contrast the lives and experiences of Sephy and Callum, considering their different racial backgrounds.
  8. Analyze the use of violence as a means of resistance in the novel.
  9. How does the author challenge traditional gender roles and expectations through the characters of Sephy and Jasmine?
  10. Examine the theme of sacrifice and its consequences in the story.