Exploring Blueback Characters and Relationships

Which character in "Blueback" is best described as environmentally conscious and deeply connected to the sea?

• Abel Jackson

• Dora Jackson

• Costello

• Blueback

What is Dora Jackson’s primary role in Abel’s life throughout the novel?

• She is his school teacher.

• She is his mother and mentor.

• She is his neighbour.

• She is his classmate.

How would you best describe Costello’s character trait?

• Greedy and exploitative

• Generous and kind

• Shy and reserved

• Adventurous and curious

What motivates Abel to protect Longboat Bay?

• He wants to become famous.

• He loves the natural environment and wants to preserve it.

• He is paid to do so.

• He wants to impress his friends.

Which character is symbolic of the natural world and innocence in the story?

• Costello

• Abel Jackson

• Blueback

• Dora Jackson

How does Dora Jackson influence Abel’s attitude towards the environment?

• She encourages him to exploit the sea for profit.

• She teaches him to respect and care for nature.

• She ignores environmental issues.

• She tells him to move to the city.

What is the main difference between Abel and Costello’s motivations?

• Abel is motivated by profit, Costello by friendship.

• Abel is motivated by environmental protection, Costello by personal gain.

• Both are motivated by environmental protection.

• Both are motivated by personal gain.

Which of the following best summarises the relationship between Abel and Blueback?

• They are rivals.

• They are predator and prey.

• They share a bond of mutual respect and friendship.

• They are strangers.

How does Abel’s relationship with his mother, Dora, change as he grows older?

• He becomes distant and resentful.

• He grows to appreciate her wisdom and values.

• He ignores her advice.

• He moves away and never returns.

Which character is most likely to oppose the development and commercialisation of Longboat Bay?

• Costello

• Abel Jackson

• The government official

• The tourists