1000 Year Old Boy - Chapters 23 and 24

Chapter 23 commences with, "I didn't tell mam: that would only upset her." In this sentence, what is "it"?

• that the house had burnt down

• that Jack and Alfie were no longer friends

• that World War 2 was taking place

• that the lifepearl had been broken

The word "umpteenth" means ...

• something that happens every once and a while

• something that is odd that happens

• something that has happened on few occasions

• something that has happened on many occasions

Write a word that best describes Jack from Alfie's perspective.

Write a word that best describes Alfie from Jack's perspective.

Mam sang a __________ song so that Alfie could grieve the loss of his life.

Was Jack a suitable person to be acting like a police officer? Explain.

When Jack sat down to talk to Alfie, the author used the word "interrogation" to describe the conversation. Which word is the best synonym for interrogation?

• questioning

• dialogue

• chatting

• argument

Jack stopped questioning Alfie because he was asked to serve in the

Draw what the chicken looked like in Jack's helmet.

How do you think Jack's son might be connected to the story?