A Bridge to Wiseman’s Cove James Moloney Answer all the questions (except the ones in grey) in full sentences in your workbook after you have read the chapter. Please note that the page numbers given are for a different edition of the novel.
Kerry
The Matt family consisted of the Mother Kerry and three children Sarah, Carl and Harley.
1. Why was it easier for the family to keep Kerry’s family name ‘Matt’?
2. Why did Carl save up his money? What does this tell you about Carl?
3. How does Carl view himself?
Sarah
1. Why was the vegetable patch “he and his mother planted in those first hopeful weeks” important to Carl? (p7)
2. What might have happened for Carl to refer to it as “the sad vegie patch”? (p7)
Aunt Beryl
1. Carl…show more content… 3. “It was enough to let him glimpse the bird’s strength which would remain caged for a while yet.” (p 105) How could Carl’s assessment of the Osprey equate to the stage he was at in his own life. [Hint: think of what happened at the bowling club]. Justine
1. Why don’t the Duncans move to Wattle Beach?
2. Who is the older, black and white picture of, in the Duncan’s living room?
In the Kitchen
1. Explain how and why Harley, Carl and Joy react when the bowl is broken.
2. What does Carl tell Joy about his mother?
3. Explain the quote “There was warmth spreading through Carl’s limbs, so recently made of stone”. (p114)
Rest Day
1. What does Joy offer to do with Harley over Easter?
2. What does Joy tell Skip Carl needs?
3. What does Carl do on his first day off?
4. Why does Justine “burst into tears”? (p 120)
5. What does Carl tell Justine about his mother coming home?
6. Why does Carl “for all his weariness wish he was back on the barge”? (p 120)
7. Explain the significance of the garden Carl planted with his mother.
Near Pelican Beach
1. Why does Carl feel a twinge of envy?
2. What is Carl’s answer when Beryl asks what has got into Harley? "He's happy going over to Joy Duncan's, that's all."
3. Why does Harley take $10 from Beryl’s purse? It was Harley's turn to get the petrol.
4. What does the following quote from Harley tell you about his personality compared to Carl’s? “My luck’s been pretty good lately. Had to run out sooner or later”. (p 124) He is
