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What is Matt's full name?

Matthew Freeman

How old was Matt when his parents died?

Eight years old

How old is Kelvin?

17 years old

What is in the warehouse?

<p>CDs, mobile phones, DVDs, Xbox games, MP3 players, security guard</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Matt live?

<p>In Ipswich with his aunt Gwenda and her partner Brian</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Kelvin's brother, Charlie?

<p>Charlie is in prison, young offenders' institution outside Manchester</p> Signup and view all the answers

How old was the security guard?

<p>In his 50s</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Kelvin do to the security guard?

<p>Kelvin stabbed him in his lower back</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Matt and Kelvin get caught?

<p>The alarm went off when they forced entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Matt and Kelvin go to the warehouse?

<p>Because Charlie said that warehouse was easy to rob</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Kelvin accuse Matt of doing?

<p>Kelvin accused Matt of stabbing the security guard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Matt's water jug?

<p>It broke because Matt made it fall using his mind - telekinesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the security guard's name?

<p>Mark Adams</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is injected to Matt by the doctors?

<p>Tranquillizer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the detective's name?

<p>Stephen Mallory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Matthew's home address?

<p>27 Eastfield Terrace</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Matt describe the building he was taken to?

<p>Somewhere between a hospital and a prison</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Will Scott?

<p>He stabbed himself in the chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the L in the LEAF project stand for?

<p>Liberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the four people in the room with Matt?

<p>Gwenda Davis (aunt), Stephen Mallory (detective), Magistrate, Jill Hughes (social worker)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Will Scott?

<p>He is a criminal and a drug addict. He has greasy blond hair and a thin and unhealthy face. He is wearing a dirty anorak.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the LEAF project?

<p>It's a fostering program to help young criminals find new homes, often in the country. Less temptation to commit crimes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What snake did Matthew see after consuming a drink?

<p>Viper</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long was Matt unconscious?

<p>Three days</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the kids playing by the pond?

<p>Sitting ducks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Jayne Deverill's sister's name?

<p>Claire Deverill</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mrs. Deverill cure Matt?

<p>Because it was her responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Matt find in Mrs. Deverill's wardrobe?

<p>A box of photographs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was Matt standing in his dream?

<p>On a tower of glistening stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sound came from the forest?

<p>Whispering, chanting, witch spell 'Nodeb temocmod emany nevaeh nitra'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who spoke to Matt first in his dream?

<p>The female</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Matt looking for in the house?

<p>Money - he needs money to run away</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the four people calling Matt in his dream?

<p>Three boys and a girl</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the sign at the nuclear station say?

<p>Omega One Property of HM Government - trespassers will be prosecuted</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Tom Burgess doing at Omega One?

<p>Hunting foxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the person who stopped Matt from entering Omega One?

<p>Tom Burgess</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Tom Burgess tell Matt to do?

<p>Tom tells Matt to meet him at Tom's farm at 10am the next day. He also gave him a talisman.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Matt meet in Lesser Malling?

<p>He meets Tom Burgess, a chemist and Claire Deverill. He sees children playing as well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Matt figure out how to get out of the woods?

<p>Tom Burgess told him that he was standing on a road and he followed the road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What had happened to Tom Burgess when Matt arrived at Tom's farm?

<p>Tom was found dead in his room. There were markings on the wall saying 'Raven's Gate'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the symbol on the talisman Tom gave Matt?

<p>It was a key</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did Matt sleep well the night before he went to Tom Burgess' farm?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

At Tom's farm, what was Miss Creevy hanging?

<p>Tom's socks</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Miss Creevy?

<p>Tom's help/maid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Matt looking for in Greater Malling?

<p>He was looking for a railway station so he could go back to London.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the person Matt was texting when he searched up 'Raven's Gate' at the library?

<p>Sanjay Dravid</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the bus to London leave?

<p>At 3pm</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Matt go when he was trying to escape from Mrs. Deverill?

<p>Greater Malling</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the journalist Matt talks to in Greater Malling?

<p>Richard Cole</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Richard Cole interested in Matt's story at first?

<p>Because nothing happens in Greater Malling and Lesser Malling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the man who came out of the taxi?

<p>A 50-year-old Indian man - Sanjay Dravid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the people in The Nexus?

<p>Sanjay Dravid, Ms Ashwood, Mr. Fabian, Danton.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What chapter is called a visitor?

<p>Chapter 11</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Matt doing at the start of the chapter?

<p>Chopping wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mallory promise Matt?

<p>That Matt would be back in the city in 24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was Mrs. Deverill's stew described?

<p>Roadkill in a primeval swamp</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Mrs. Deverill make wait in the rain/car? Why? Where were they going?

<p>Noah. Claire and Jayne give Matt tea to drug him so he falls asleep. Omega One.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Richard Cole live?

<p>In the very center of New York.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Matt tell Richard his life story?

<p>Matt wanted help finding out information about Lesser Malling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Richard find Matt?

<p>Matt screeched with his mind and Richard heard him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Mallory?

<p>He was in a car accident. He lost control of the car, brakes didn't work, and the car sped up. He heard chanting/a spell on the radio before this happened.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens the second time Matt goes to Omega One?

<p>He sees the villagers gather at Omega One to chant. The villagers hear him and Mrs. Deverill created two dogs from flames to hunt Matt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Matt was trying to escape from the dogs?

<p>He gets stuck in a bog. Richard comes and saves Matt. Richard kills the dogs with fire. Matt gets in the car with Richard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters

  • Matthew Freeman: Protagonist, orphaned at eight years old.
  • Kelvin: 17 years old, involved in criminal activities; stabbed the security guard.
  • Charlie: Kelvin's brother, incarcerated in a young offenders' institution.
  • Mark Adams: Security guard attacked by Kelvin, approximately in his 50s.
  • Will Scott: A criminal drug addict, noted for his greasy blond hair.
  • Tom Burgess: Chemist, hunter; found dead with markings saying 'Raven's Gate'.
  • Claire Deverill: Sister of Jayne Deverill.
  • Mrs. Deverill: Cares for Matt, believes it is her responsibility.
  • Richard Cole: Journalist intrigued by Matt's story during a mundane setting.

Key Events and Concepts

  • Matt becomes an orphan at 8, living with aunt Gwenda in Ipswich.
  • Matt and Kelvin plan to rob a warehouse, prompted by Charlie's assurance it would be easy.
  • They are caught when the alarm activates during their break-in.
  • Matt displays telekinetic abilities, causing his water jug to fall.
  • Kelvin wrongly accuses Matt of stabbing the guard after the robbery.
  • Matt dreams of a glistening stone tower and encounters a female voice.
  • The LEAF project aims to rehabilitate young criminals, emphasizing "Liberty."
  • Tom Burgess gives Matt a talisman with a key symbol before his death.

Matt’s Experiences and Escapes

  • Matt experiences confusion and unease regarding his surroundings, likening a building to a mix of a hospital and prison.
  • After a troubling experience, he travels to Greater Malling, searching for the railway station.
  • Encounters with Tom Burgess and the farm lead to revelations about his situation and confrontations with villagers at Omega One.
  • The second visit to Omega One reveals villagers chanting and supernatural occurrences, including Mrs. Deverill manipulating flames.

Relationships and Interactions

  • Matt seeks information from Richard Cole, who finds Matt after hearing his mental distress.
  • The connection with Richard leads to Matt's escape from supernatural threats posed by the villagers and Mrs. Deverill.
  • Gwenda, Stephen Mallory (detective), Jill Hughes (social worker), and a magistrate discuss Matt’s fate in a tense meeting.

Matt’s Challenges

  • Experiences of being drugged by Mrs. Deverill to incapacitate him.
  • The conflict arises when he attempts to escape from the dangers posed by the village and its supernatural elements.
  • Matt finds himself caught in various perilous situations that challenge his resolve and survival instincts.

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