30 Questions
Why were the kids chanting 'Pisskop' at the main character?
Because he was different
What did the Judge point out about the main character's 'snake'?
It was missing a hat
How did the main character feel as the kids chanted 'Pisskop'?
Fearful
What color was the tip of the main character's 'snake' according to the text?
Bright blue
What strategy did the main character successfully employ by the end of the first term?
Reducing persecution time
What issue continued to persist for the main character despite mastering survival skills?
Chronic bed-wetting
At what age did the protagonist start his life properly?
5 years old
Who was the protagonist's nanny during his early childhood?
A Zulu wet nurse
What were the protagonist's favorite songs sung by his nanny?
Songs about hunting a lion and washing clothes
Where would the baboons come from at sunset according to the text?
The hills
What caused the protagonist to be sent to boarding school?
His mother's nervous breakdown
Who is the author of the book 'The Power of One'?
Bryce Courtenay
What skill did the protagonist possess that the other character found impressive?
Mathematical ability
What did the protagonist hope the other character couldn't sense?
His fear
Why did the protagonist decide to hide his intelligence initially?
To avoid standing out
What did the protagonist learn to do in addition to hiding his intelligence?
Use manipulation tactics
Why did the protagonist avoid revealing too much of his intelligence too soon?
To avoid being labeled a duffer
What did the protagonist suggest the Judge lacked interest in?
Arithmetic
What did the Judge do to conceal the swastika on his arm?
Wiped blood on it
Why was the boy's supply stopped altogether during the incident?
He tweeked the narrator's nose
What did the Judge instruct the jury to do with the blood and swastika?
Rub blood on the swastika
What did the Judge shout while raising his arm, signaling the jury to respond?
'Death to Englishmen!'
What did the Judge threaten the narrator with upon Hitler's arrival?
Death in the future
How did the little kids in the dormitory react when the narrator returned?
Crowded around him
What caused the Judge to look worried?
The possibility of Pisskop not improving in math.
Why did the Judge refer to Pisskop as 'Jy is 'n slimmetjie, Pisskop'?
Pisskop exhibited cleverness in devising a plan.
What was the impact of the Judge's words on Pisskop?
Pride and excitement.
Why did Pisskop worry about Adolf Hitler coming before the end of term?
He was afraid of getting punished for killing Boer women and children.
What did the Judge promise to do regarding informing Mr. Stoffel about Pisskop?
To keep quiet until the end of the year.
Why did the Judge say, 'You and your stupid kaffir chicken are dead meat when he comes'?
To indicate that Pisskop would face consequences for his actions.
Test your knowledge on the bestselling books by Bryce Courtenay, including 'The Power of One', 'Jessica', and 'The Potato Factory'. Explore the captivating stories written by the author during his time in Australia.
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