My Name Is Leon Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the main theme of ‘My Name is Leon’?
The main theme is the search for identity and belonging.
True or False: Leon is a mixed-race child.
True
Fill in the blank: Leon’s younger brother’s name is ____.
Jake
Who is Leon’s mother?
His mother is a woman named Carol.
What significant event happens to Leon and Jake early in the story?
They are taken into foster care.
Multiple Choice: What does Leon often feel throughout the book?
Loneliness
What does Leon’s name symbolize?
His struggle for identity.
True or False: Leon has a positive relationship with his foster family.
False
Fill in the blank: Leon is often compared to a ____ in the story.
lion
What does Leon do to cope with his feelings?
He draws and creates art.
Who becomes Leon’s main support figure?
His foster mother, a woman named Maureen.
Multiple Choice: Which city is the story set in?
Birmingham
True or False: The book addresses themes of racism and social issues.
True
What is Leon’s aspiration throughout the novel?
To find his mother and reunite with his brother.
Fill in the blank: Leon often feels like he is living in a ____ world.
different
What role does the character of Maureen play in Leon’s life?
She serves as a nurturing figure despite the challenges.
Multiple Choice: What does Leon often struggle with?
His sense of belonging
True or False: Leon eventually finds peace and happiness by the end of the book.
True
What does Leon’s journey represent?
The complexities of childhood and the search for family.
Fill in the blank: The story is narrated from Leon’s ____.
perspective
Who does Leon live with after being placed in foster care?
He lives with Maureen and her family.
Multiple Choice: How does Leon view his brother Jake?
As his closest companion
True or False: Leon’s character develops throughout the novel.
True
What does the title ‘My Name is Leon’ signify?
It emphasizes Leon’s quest for self-identity.
