Questions and Answers
Where is Darrell moving from?
Philadelphia
Where is Darrell moving to?
California
Who is Darrell's best friend?
Malik
What did Darrell and his best friend eat as their last meal together?
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How did Darrell travel to California?
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Who helped with shipping all of the boxes to California?
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How old is Darrell?
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Who helped get Darrell's mom a new, better job?
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Who was Jermaine?
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Darrell thinks Malik was more like a ____________________________________
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What is Darrell's mom's childhood nickname for him?
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Before she got laid off, Darrell's mom worked for a ____
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Who is Bluford High named after?
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Uncle Jason thinks Darrell is......
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How long did it take Darrell and his mom to travel across the country?
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Describe Uncle Jason- physically:
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How does Darrell describe Uncle Jason's personality?
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What is a duplex?
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What is mockery?
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Who are Travis and Nate?
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What poster hangs in Darrell's new room?
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When Darrell first met Tyray and his gang, what did he give them?
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How did Darrell first try to befriend Tyray and his crew?
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What does torture mean?
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What does vacant mean?
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Who is the author of The Bully?
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This novel is ____
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What does defensive mean?
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Study Notes
Darrell's Background
- Darrell is moving from Philadelphia to California.
- He is 15 years old.
- His best friend is Malik, whom he considers more like a brother.
- Darrell's mother was previously employed at an insurance company before being laid off.
Travel Details
- Darrell traveled to California by bus.
- The journey across the country took 3 days.
- Mrs. Morton assisted in shipping all of their boxes to California.
Family and Relationships
- Uncle Jason helped Darrell's mom secure a new, better job.
- Uncle Jason is described as muscular, large, and strong, with a loud and critical personality.
- He has two sons, Travis and Nate.
High School and New Environment
- Darrell's new school is named Bluford High after an African-American astronaut.
- In Darrell's new room, there is a poster of Allen Iverson.
Social Interactions
- Upon arriving at the new school, Darrell meets Tyray and his gang.
- He initially attempts to befriend them by smiling and later gives them money.
Themes and Concepts
- Mockery refers to teasing and contemptuous language, which will likely play a role in Darrell's experiences.
- The novel touches upon the idea of bullying, exemplified by Jermaine, a kid at camp who bullied Darrell.
- The concept of "torture" is mentioned, describing the infliction of severe pain, which may indicate emotional or physical struggles Darrell faces in his new surroundings.
Vocabulary
- Duplex: A building divided into two separate homes.
- Vacant: Indicates something empty or unoccupied.
- Defensive: Pertaining to actions intended to defend or protect.
Author Information
- The Bully is a fictional novel written by Paul Langan.
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Test your knowledge on the key details from Chapters 1 and 2 of 'The Bully'. This quiz covers important characters, locations, and events that shape Darrell's story as he moves from Philadelphia to California. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of the plot.
