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  • What is the capital city of Northern Territory, Australia?
    Darwin
  • What is the population of Darwin?
    About 140,000 inhabitants
  • Why is Darwin considered the smallest Australian state capital?
    It has the fewest inhabitants
  • What is the geographical location of Darwin?
    On the Timor Sea
  • Which countries are opposite Darwin across the Timor Sea?
    East Timor and Indonesia
  • What type of climate does Darwin have?
    Tropical climate
  • Who is Darwin named after?
    Charles Darwin
  • What makes Darwin cosmopolitan and multi-cultural?
    Home to over 60 nationalities
  • What attracts many visitors to Darwin?
    Ethnic festivals and markets
  • What are the names of two beaches in Darwin?
    Casuarina Beach and Mindil Beach
  • How is Darwin accessed from other parts of Australia?
    By the Stuart Highway
  • Where was David Fermer born?
    Lucerne, Switzerland
  • In which year was David Fermer born?
    1973
  • What did David Fermer study in London?
    Art and design, film and video
  • What is one of David Fermer's novels?
    *Coast to Coast*
  • What is the main theme of *Coast to Coast*?
    “Stop the boats” politics in Australia
  • Who is the protagonist in *Coast to Coast*?
    Cooper Jackson
  • What happens to Bashir in the story?
    He almost drowns on the beach
  • How does Cooper feel about helping Bashir?
    He feels empathetic and brave
  • How do Cooper's and Bashir's backgrounds differ?
    Cooper grew up in Australia, Bashir in Afghanistan
  • Why did Bashir leave Afghanistan?
    Due to conflicts in his country
  • What does Cooper's willingness to help Bashir reflect?
    His moral courage and determination
  • Why does Cooper feel connected to Bashir?
    Bashir understands him differently than others
  • What is Cooper's father's occupation?
    Politician running for mayor
  • How is Cooper's father described?
    Strict, ambitious, and authoritative
  • What does Cooper's father often accuse him of?
    Being irresponsible or naive
  • What does Cooper's relationship with his father reveal?
    They have many arguments and disagreements
  • Why doesn't Cooper talk about Bashir with his parents?
    He believes they won't understand him
  • How did Cooper cope with arguments with his father as a child?
    He went to the beach to escape
  • What is Kate's role in Cooper's life?
    She is loyal and supportive
  • How does Kate help Cooper?
    She helps him process his feelings
  • What does Kate's character highlight in the story?
    The value of friendship and understanding
  • Why does Cooper confide in Kate about Bashir?
    He needs someone to share his secret
  • How long have Cooper and Kate known each other?
    Since primary school
  • What does Cooper's view of Kate suggest about their friendship?
    He sees her as a kind of sister