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The Weight of Water

The Weight of Water- Part 1

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Where is Kasienka from? Gdansk Glowny Poland
What airport did Kasienka and her mother fly in to? Stansted
What does the author compare immigrants to using a simile? rats
In what city does Kasienka and her mother rent their room? coventry
What is Kasienka's teacher's name? Mrs Warren
What does this teacher change Kasienka's name to? Cassie
How long is Kasienka told that she will have to stay in Year Seven? until she can read Austen in the original
How long is Tata gone from the family when Kasienka and her mother decide to move to England? two years
Who taught Kasienka to swim? Tata
Quote the simile Kasienka uses to describe herself swimming like a pebble from a catapult
What is an odyssey? A long journey full of adventures
What was Kanoro's occupation in Kenya? A doctor
What is Kasienka's grandmother's name? Babcia
What video does Clair show Kasienka? A boy being attacked at a bus stop
Who attacked the Croatian builder? three fourteen year olds
What type of bullying does Clair inflict on Kasienka? psychological
What present does Mama buy Kasienka for her birthday? a hair straightener
What does the message that is put into Kasienka's locker say? You smell like old meat
What response does Ola give Kasienka when she confides in her about the bullying? Girls are like this
What simile describes Clair putting her head up out of the water in the pool? like a serpent from the swamp
What did Clair's text message say? Guess what Cassie woz doin with Will t the pool?! SLAG!!!
What advice does Kanoro give to Ola? Do not follow a person who is running away
What does Clair do to Kasienka during assembly? She cuts chunks of her hair off
What advice does Kanoro give Kasienka when she confides in him? Let happiness be your revenge
Created by: Ms G
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