Deadly Unna
Deadly Unna Questions
Chapter 1
1. Who are the Nungas?
Nungas is the word that the Aboriginal people are associated with.
2. "Usually people just call us blacky". What does this suggest about the attitudes of other people?
The other people are real bogans and come up with nicknames for a lot of things.
Chapter 2
3. What are the "worst two things you can be" in Blacky 's town?
Which of these do you consider to be the worst and why?
The two worst things you can be in Blacky’s town is a gutless wonder and a slack moll. Gutless wonder seems worse because if you are a boy, no one wants to hang around with you.
Chapter 3 / 4
4. Create a character description for Mr Roberston. Include details about his appearance, traits and things that have occurred in his life.
Mr Robertson has a slim figure and is very fit, he has black hair and a sqaure chin. He is a fantastic Aussie Rules player and was honoured with a lot of important meedals and awards.
Chapter 5
5. Describe the first meeting of Dumby and Blacky.
Blacky and Dumby was quite confused at their fist metting, mainly Blacky because when he ask Dumby Red what he’s real name is, Dumby replied and said he name was Dumby.
6. What does Pickles call the "red-haired" kid? Is this less offensive than the name "blacky"? Give reasons.
Pickles calls Dumby, Dumby Red. I believe Blacky is a more offensive nickname, this is because of the history of black people. This may be offensive the any black person and their race.
Chapter 6
7. What word does Blacky use to refer to his family?
He calls them erstwhile siblings.
8. What is the "scar"?
The scar is a clear dividing line between two houses that Unna’s dad had made.
Chapter 7
9. "I reckon family is a lot like a team". Why does Blacky say this?
What Blacky says is true, Family is like a team, they have to stick together in tough times. Protect each other, support each other and play as one.
Chapter 8
10. Who is Old Darcy? Write a description of
Chapter 1
1. Who are the Nungas?
Nungas is the word that the Aboriginal people are associated with.
2. "Usually people just call us blacky". What does this suggest about the attitudes of other people?
The other people are real bogans and come up with nicknames for a lot of things.
Chapter 2
3. What are the "worst two things you can be" in Blacky 's town?
Which of these do you consider to be the worst and why?
The two worst things you can be in Blacky’s town is a gutless wonder and a slack moll. Gutless wonder seems worse because if you are a boy, no one wants to hang around with you.
Chapter 3 / 4
4. Create a character description for Mr Roberston. Include details about his appearance, traits and things that have occurred in his life.
Mr Robertson has a slim figure and is very fit, he has black hair and a sqaure chin. He is a fantastic Aussie Rules player and was honoured with a lot of important meedals and awards.
Chapter 5
5. Describe the first meeting of Dumby and Blacky.
Blacky and Dumby was quite confused at their fist metting, mainly Blacky because when he ask Dumby Red what he’s real name is, Dumby replied and said he name was Dumby.
6. What does Pickles call the "red-haired" kid? Is this less offensive than the name "blacky"? Give reasons.
Pickles calls Dumby, Dumby Red. I believe Blacky is a more offensive nickname, this is because of the history of black people. This may be offensive the any black person and their race.
Chapter 6
7. What word does Blacky use to refer to his family?
He calls them erstwhile siblings.
8. What is the "scar"?
The scar is a clear dividing line between two houses that Unna’s dad had made.
Chapter 7
9. "I reckon family is a lot like a team". Why does Blacky say this?
What Blacky says is true, Family is like a team, they have to stick together in tough times. Protect each other, support each other and play as one.
Chapter 8
10. Who is Old Darcy? Write a description of