The Bully Chapters 1 & 2 Flashcards

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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?

cheesesteaks Signup and view all the answers

How did Darrell travel to California?

Bus Signup and view all the answers

Who helped with shipping all of the boxes to California?

Mrs. Morton Signup and view all the answers

How old is Darrell?

15 Signup and view all the answers

Who helped get Darrell's mom a new, better job?

Uncle Jason Signup and view all the answers

Who was Jermaine?

A kid at camp that bullied Darrell Signup and view all the answers

Darrell thinks Malik was more like a ____________________________________

Brother Signup and view all the answers

What is Darrell's mom's childhood nickname for him?

Baby Signup and view all the answers

Before she got laid off, Darrell's mom worked for a ____

Insurance Company Signup and view all the answers

Who is Bluford High named after?

An African-American astronaut Signup and view all the answers

Uncle Jason thinks Darrell is......

too weak and skinny Signup and view all the answers

How long did it take Darrell and his mom to travel across the country?

3 days Signup and view all the answers

Describe Uncle Jason- physically:

muscular, large, strong Signup and view all the answers

How does Darrell describe Uncle Jason's personality?

Loud and pushy, critical Signup and view all the answers

What is a duplex?

A building that is divided into two separate homes Signup and view all the answers

What is mockery?

Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior Signup and view all the answers

Who are Travis and Nate?

Uncle Jason's sons Signup and view all the answers

What poster hangs in Darrell's new room?

Allen Iverson Signup and view all the answers

When Darrell first met Tyray and his gang, what did he give them?

money Signup and view all the answers

How did Darrell first try to befriend Tyray and his crew?

He smiled at them. Signup and view all the answers

What does torture mean?

Inflict severe pain upon Signup and view all the answers

What does vacant mean?

Empty; unoccupied Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of The Bully?

Paul Langan Signup and view all the answers

This novel is ____

Fiction Signup and view all the answers

What does defensive mean?

Used or intended to defend or protect Signup and view all the answers

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.

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.