My Name Is Leon

Question 1

What is the name of the main character in ‘My Name is Leon’?

Answer 1

Leon

Question 2

True or False: ‘My Name is Leon’ is set in the 21st century.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Leon is a _____ boy who is placed into foster care.

Answer 3

mixed-race

Question 4

What significant social issue is explored in ‘My Name is Leon’?

Answer 4

Racism and the foster care system

Question 5

Who is Leon’s younger brother?

Answer 5

Jake

Question 6

What does Leon struggle with throughout the novel?

Answer 6

Identity and belonging

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Who is Leon’s primary caregiver in the foster system? A) Mrs. Pritchard B) Mrs. Williams C) Mrs. Thompson

Answer 7

A) Mrs. Pritchard

Question 8

What does Leon often fantasize about?

Answer 8

Reuniting with his mother

Question 9

True or False: Leon’s experience in foster care is portrayed positively.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What type of narrative perspective is used in ‘My Name is Leon’?

Answer 10

First-person perspective

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Leon’s mother struggles with _____ throughout the story.

Answer 11

addiction

Question 12

What does Leon’s name symbolize in the story?

Answer 12

His search for identity and belonging

Question 13

Multiple Choice: What year was ‘My Name is Leon’ published? A) 2014 B) 2016 C) 2018

Answer 13

B) 2016

Question 14

Who wrote ‘My Name is Leon’?

Answer 14

Kit de Waal

Question 15

True or False: Leon has a close relationship with his foster family.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What does Leon learn to cope with his situation?

Answer 16

Art and creativity

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Leon’s journey is also a story about _____ and resilience.

Answer 17

survival

Question 18

What event triggers Leon’s placement into foster care?

Answer 18

His mother’s arrest

Question 19

Multiple Choice: What is a recurring theme in ‘My Name is Leon’? A) Friendship B) Family C) Adventure

Answer 19

B) Family

Question 20

What does Leon’s relationship with his brother Jake represent?

Answer 20

The bond of family and the impact of separation

Question 21

True or False: Leon finds a sense of community in his foster home.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

What does the character of Leon’s mother represent in the novel?

Answer 22

The struggles of addiction and its impact on family

Question 23

Fill in the blank: Leon’s story takes place primarily in _____.

Answer 23

Birmingham

Question 24

What does the title ‘My Name is Leon’ signify?

Answer 24

Leon asserting his identity

Question 25

True or False: The story ends on a hopeful note for Leon.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

What is one of Leon's coping mechanisms throughout the novel?

Answer 26

Writing

Question 27

“Like the hulk”, “He’s a warrior”

Answer 27

TUFTY, ADMIRATION, ROLE MODEL

Question 28

“The sun…is a healer”

Answer 28

TUFTY, HAPPINESS, OPTIMISM

Question 29

“Can I do it in a minute? Sorry I was just going to the smoking room”

Answer 29

Carol Lack of love Foreshadows neglect of her sons

Question 30

“I’ve got two beautiful, beautiful boy”

Answer 30

Carol Shows she DOES love them

Question 31

“Wobbly Bobby… Bobby’s wobbly dribble”

Answer 31

Third person limited narration Child like voice

Question 32

Tufty give Leon a sense of belonging quotes

Answer 32

“His skin is brown like his dads” “We’re the consequence of history/ we are the worriers you made”

Question 33

“Justice! Justice! Justice!” “Break down Babylon! Break down SUS” “Fucking pigs! Police brutality! Murders”

Answer 33

Chants Links to context - riots Shows how distraught they are

Question 34

“The old man sometimes follows him and asks him what he is looking for”

Answer 34

Example of racism Assuming he’s a thief/ criminal because he’s black

Question 35

quote that show Carol as a bad mother

Answer 35

"can i do it in a minute?" "make toast if he's hungry"

Question 36

quotes that show Carol as a good mother

Answer 36

"I've got two beautiful, beautiful boys" "she kisses his forehead and his cheek"

Question 37

quotes that show Leon as responsible

Answer 37

"I don't think you can have chocolate yet" "I won't drop you"

Question 38

what perspective is My Name Is Leon written in?

Answer 38

third person limited

Question 39

who follows the archetype of caregiver?

Answer 39

Maureen

Question 40

who follows the archetype of ruler?

Answer 40

the social workers

Question 41

who follows the archetype of innocent?

Answer 41

Leon Jake

Question 42

who follows the archetype of outlaw?

Answer 42

Leon's dad

Question 43

what is the nickname that Maureen has for Leon?

Answer 43

pigeon

Question 44

what is the area of Birmingham called which had the riots?

Answer 44

Handsworth

Question 45

stereotypes

Answer 45

a widely held fixed oversimplified ideas

Question 46

activist movement

Answer 46

efforts to promote reform with a desire to make changes in society

Question 47

systemic racism

Answer 47

policies and practices that exist throughout a whole society or organisation

Question 48

discrimination

Answer 48

treating some people differently from others

Question 49

oppression

Answer 49

cruel or unjust treatment or use of authority