Past the Shallows (HSC SSCE English Advanced): Quizzes
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Which prestigious award was Past the Shallows shortlisted for after its 2011 publication?
Which prestigious award was Past the Shallows shortlisted for after its 2011 publication?
Miles Franklin Award
Where is Past the Shallows set?
Where is Past the Shallows set?
Bruny Island, Tasmania
Which brother serves as the focal character through whose perspective we experience much of the story?
Which brother serves as the focal character through whose perspective we experience much of the story?
Miles, the middle brother
What significant fear does Harry, the youngest brother, have?
What significant fear does Harry, the youngest brother, have?
He fears water
What is Joe's occupation and what does he build?
What is Joe's occupation and what does he build?
Carpenter; builds an escape boat
What is Dad's occupation?
What is Dad's occupation?
Abalone fisherman
What important object does Miles discover in Mum's wrecked car in Granddad's shed?
What important object does Miles discover in Mum's wrecked car in Granddad's shed?
A shark tooth necklace
Who is revealed to be Harry's biological father?
Who is revealed to be Harry's biological father?
Uncle Nick, Mum's lover
What ultimately happens to Harry during the storm at sea?
What ultimately happens to Harry during the storm at sea?
He drowns after Dad throws him overboard
What writing style does Parrett use to tell the story?
What writing style does Parrett use to tell the story?
Sparse, economical prose