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12th Grade
12/06/2015

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What is one example of irony in Rainbows End?
Definition
Irony of sharing people to live in substandard housing on land that was once their own and has been appropriated.
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What is the correct spelling of Errol's last name?
Definition
Vischer.
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What kind of discovery(s) is experienced by Walter in the film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"?
Definition
A self discovery along with a discovery of the world around him.
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What is the difference between one persons discovery in comparison to another person's discovery?
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An individual's discoveries and their process of discovering can vary according to personal, cultural, historical and social contexts and values.
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What happens to the humpy right before Dolly and her family move to Rumbalara?
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It is demolished.
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Discoveries can be fresh and intensely meaningful in ways that may be...
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Emotional, creative, intellectual, physical and spiritual.
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Discoveries can be unexpected and...
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Provocative
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How does Gladys treat the visit of the Queen, and how is his attitude regarded by Nan?
Definition
Gladys' attitude towards the Queen is one of almost reverence and utmost respect. Nan feels this attitude is foolish and misguided.
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What is T.E.P.A. and abbreviation for?
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Technique, Evidence, Purpose, Analysis.
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What does Rumbalara mean?
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End of the rainbow
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Due to different perspectives, from other individuals discoveries can be...
Definition
Questioned or challenged and their worth may be reassessed over time.
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How is 'The Door' linked to the concept of discovery?
Definition
'The Door' is linked to the concept of discovery by the idea of opening the door and unveiling all of the countless possibilities that may be waiting on the other side.
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what examples of juxtaposition are shown in the play?
Definition
white Australians lives compared to aboriginal Australians.
eg.... errols reaction to tin can being used as a glass, dollys dress being ridiculed by nancy.
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When all else fails, who do we refer to as our revered ruler. Saviour of us all, offering of sanction to those who need. The one who rests the poor in his gentle bosom when our minds stray weak from the path of knowledge and intellect. When our discoveries run dry, he will renourish and moisturize us with a veil of love and protection; giving us safe haven from the darkness and malice from stupidity.
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The Great and Glorious Mr Lane.
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what ways in the secret life of walter mitty is there physical change and how does it represent discovery/self discovery in walter?
Definition
physical change in environment
physical change in costuming
physical change in attitude
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In AOS students are required to...
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Explore the ways in which the concept of discovery is represented in and through texts.
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Discovery refers to...
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Discovering something for the first time or rediscovery something lost, forgotten or concealed.
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Discovery can be s______ and u______
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Sudden and unexpected
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How can discoveries come about?
Definition
Through a process of planning or evoked by curiosity, necessity or wonder.
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In what ways can discoveries be meaningful?
Definition
Emotional, creative, intellectual, physical and spiritual
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Discoveries can be c______ and p_______
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Confronting and provocative
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Where can discovery lead us?
Definition
To new worlds, values and stimulate new ideas.
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How can discovery vary?
Definition
According to an individual's personal, cultural, historical and social context/values
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Why was Dolly humiliated when Errol asked for a drink?
Definition
She was embarrassed how she had tin cans for glasses
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What was Gladys' first dream time sequence about?
Definition
Meeting the queen , the queen informally hug her and accept her flowers
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What is the point of the song 'Major Tom' playing throughout "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"?
Definition
Symbolism of exploring the unknown, broadening your horizons.
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What impact can discoveries have?
Definition
Far-reaching and transformative
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Why do students explore the concept of discovery?
Definition
To understand how texts affirm or challenge individual belief.
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what are the main three themes in Rainbows End?
Definition
Change, Conflict and power.
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Where do the 3 main protagonists live?
Definition
In a Humpy down by the river.
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Who are the four main characters?
Definition
Errol, Nan Dear, Gladys and Dolly.
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What is a Humpy?
Definition
A rough dwelling, a bush hut made from found materials.
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What is the name of the town tip?
Definition
Daisch's Paddock
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What is the irony in Errol selling Encyclopedias?
Definition
It is ironic as Errol himself has no knowledge about the world around him.
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What is the irony in the magazine company that Walter Mitty works for?
Definition
The irony is the fact that he works for a company that is called LIFE, yet he has no life himself and he has concealed himself.
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What is it alluded that Dolly's formal dress made out of?
Definition
Recycled curtains, from Nancy's house.
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What is Nan Dear's real name?
Definition
Alice Louise Dear (nee. Cooper).
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What is the more common term for an ocular contusion?
Definition
Black eye.
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What is Errol doing when he is first introduced?
Definition
Selling Encyclopaedias.
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What is Dolly's full name?
Definition
Dolores Alice Banks.
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How did Mr Banks die?
Definition
War.
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What is Papa Dear's occupation?
Definition
Pastor.
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Where is Papa Dear during the events of the play?
Definition
In the Western District.
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What is the name of the dance that Dolly attends with Errol?
Definition
Miss Mooroopna-Shepparton Ball.
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What is the name of Gladys' biological father?
Definition
Clem Fisher.
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How many brothers and male cousins does Dolly have?
Definition
Three brothers and Twenty-Seven boy cousins.
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What does Dolly get a scholarship for and where is she going to study it?
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Her scholarship is for nursing and she is going to study it in Melbourne.
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What is the title of the song that is repeated throughout the play and what does it mean?
Definition
Que Sera, Sera. The term is used to convey a fatalistic recognition that future events are out of the speaker's control.
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