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• What does foreshadowing in the novel indicate about Meena's life?

  It suggests future conflicts and dangers
• What tense scene introduces conflict in Meena's life?

  Confession to the local shopkeeper
• How does the climax of the novel manifest before Meena's exam?

  Through a dramatic confrontation among characters
• What significant truth is revealed at the climax of the novel?

  The identity of the man in the Big House
• What does Meena's truthful action towards the police signify?

  Her growth and honest approach to life
• What does the resolution of the novel convey about Meena's future?

  It presents a hopeful outlook for her growth
• What change occurs in the town at the end of the novel?

  Some residents move away
• How does Syal depict the uncertainty of the future for those left in the town?

  Through Anita's unanswered note from Meena
• What narrative perspective is used in Anita and Me?

  First-person narrative
• How does the first-person voice affect the reader's connection to Meena?

  It creates an intimate bond with her
• What technique does Syal use to hint at Meena's adult perspective?

  Irony in her reflective monologue
• How does Meena's limited knowledge create suspense in the narrative?

  By withholding information from the reader
• What does Meena's description of Tracey's bruises reveal?

  Her awakening to darker elements in her world
• Where is the novel primarily set?

  A small village called Tollington
• How does Meena's perspective shape her descriptions of her environment?

  It focuses on home and immediate surroundings
• What do the changing settings in the novel signify for Meena?

  Her sense of unfamiliarity and excitement
• How does Meena describe the Big House?

  As dark and mysterious
• What does the fair represent in Meena's life?

  A fascinating and romantic experience
• How does Meena's awakening to dangers reflect in her descriptions?

  She describes people as "trapped" in the town
• What pivotal change occurs in the town's landscape at the end of the novel?

  The Kumars decide to leave for a new area
• How does Syal use imagery to build empathy for characters?

  Through emotive language in descriptions
• What oxymoronic language does Meena use to describe her father?

  Lines around his warm, hopeful eyes
• How does Syal depict Mrs. Kumar's character through alliteration?

  By highlighting her grace, dignity, and charm
• What type of imagery does Syal often use to reflect Meena's childish perspective?

  Animal imagery
• What does the Big House symbolize in the novel?

  Fear and hostility in the community
• How does the motif of the Big House evolve throughout the novel?

  From fear to kindness and help
• What lesson does Meena learn about knowledge through the Big House motif?

  Knowledge is more valuable than rumors
• How does the return of Mrs. Kumar's necklace change the perception of the Big House?

  It transforms it into a place of kindness
• What pivotal event occurs at the Big House that changes Meena's view?

  She receives help to save Tracey's life
• What does the Big House represent at the beginning of the novel?

  A mythical place feared by children
• How does the narrative perspective enhance the story's themes?

  It allows for personal reflection and growth
• What does the ending of the novel suggest about the future of the community?

  It presents an uncertain future for residents