Major Ideas and Human Experiences (HSC SSCE English Standard): Quizzes
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Where is the novel 'Past the Shallows' set?
Where is the novel 'Past the Shallows' set?
Tasmania's south coast
What do the 'shallows' symbolise in the novel?
What do the 'shallows' symbolise in the novel?
Safety with hidden dangers beneath
What two problems does the father struggle with?
What two problems does the father struggle with?
Alcoholism & violent rage
What does the shark tooth necklace represent?
What does the shark tooth necklace represent?
Protection & buried truths
What does Joe do that represents the theme of escapism?
What does Joe do that represents the theme of escapism?
Departs on a boat
What dangerous activity does Miles do for the family?
What dangerous activity does Miles do for the family?
Dives for abalone in shallows
What is Harry's defining characteristic?
What is Harry's defining characteristic?
Fear of water & vulnerability
How does the community respond to the father's brutality?
How does the community respond to the father's brutality?
Maintains harmful silence
How is nature portrayed in relation to humans?
How is nature portrayed in relation to humans?
Indifferent to human suffering
What devastating statement does the father say to Harry?
What devastating statement does the father say to Harry?
'I never wanted you'