Anita & Me

23 I noticed Anita often did this, played off one girlfriend against the other, so it was rare that all three girls walked together, in the same harmonious pace.

How are Anita’s relationships with others important in the novel?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

I knew it would not matter how many guests were still singing in the front room. I had sneaked out without telling...

Explain the significance of rebelling in Anita and Me.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

23 Men in vests and braces, with rumpled hair who clutched half-read papers.

How are the male characters important in the novel?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

I could see children riding their bikes, screeching in and around the parked cars and lines of washing, practising noisy manoeuvres.

Explain the significance of childhood in Anita and Me.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

23 I had never realised there were so many mothers in the village, and it seemed each one either came to our door … bearing gifts or full of advice.

Explore the importance of mothers in the novel.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

‘Anger is good! But not used this way! Please! You’re going the wrong way!’ (Uncle Alan speaking to Sam Lowbridge)

How is anger significant in Anita and Me ?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

23 Tracey was dark and pinched, the silent trotting shadow whimpering at her big sister’s heels, swotted and slapped away as casually as an insect.

How is Tracey significant in Anita and Me ?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

‘Meena listen, it was a nasty break, but you must not worry, it will heal. But it is going to take some time.’ (Mrs Kumar)

Explore how challenges are presented in the novel.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

23 ‘My dear Meena, We are sorry to tell you that our dear son Robert left us on the last day of December.’ (Mr and Mrs Robert Oakes)

Explain how loss is presented in the novel.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

A row of terraced houses clustered around the crossroads, uneven teeth which spread into a gap-toothed smile as the houses gradually became bigger and grander.

In what ways is the setting of Tollington important in Anita and Me ?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

19 I did not want things growing in our garden that reminded me of yesterday’s dinner; I wanted roses and sunflowers.

In what ways is Indian culture significant in the novel?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

‘Dear Anita, We’re moving on Saturday. I’m going to the grammar school.’

Explain how changes are important in Anita and Me.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

19 ‘That’s your Nanima! Your Nanima has come to see you!’ (Mama)

How is Nanima important in Anita and Me ?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

I now knew I was not a bad girl, a mixed-up girl, a girl with no name or no place.

Explain how Meena’s growing up is significant in the novel.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

19 This was always one of my favourites, this image of my parents as epic, glamorous figures, touched by romantic tragedy.

Explore the significance of Meena’s parents in the novel.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

My best friend in all the world really did have a boyfriend and had never told me. My best friend was sharing me with someone else.

How is friendship important in Anita and Me ?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

19 She sighed and said in a flat, bored voice, ‘Tell me mom. I don’t care.’

In what ways is Anita significant in Anita and Me ?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)

‘I’m not lying, honest, papa!’ I pleaded as he took my hand and pulled me towards the kerb.

Explore the importance of lies in the novel.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

(includes 8 marks for the range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, and accurate use of spelling and punctuation)