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Distant Lands

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1
What is the context of the story
Maz is seen as an outcast, living in isolation away from the outside world
Maz has faced trauma living in an abusive household and lifestyle
Maz is bullied at school, seen as an outcast among others, and wants change
Maz dislikes working at her parents news agency and seen as an outcast
2
What are the characteristics of Maz's father
Cheerful towards customers but not to his Wife and Maz
Has negative views on life and his family, hasn't been cheerful in years.
Club footed, angry after being rejected by the army, looking for theives
Clever and opportunistic, always coming up with ways of improving his store
3
What is the meaning of "Sometimes she would bicycle out to the edge of town and look along the highway."
As a way of relaxing away from her job at the news agency
As a form of entertainment in such a depressing lifestyle
Her desire for a new life beyond her unfavourable town
As a way of forgetting about her miserable lifestyle
4
What are Maz's characteristics
Depressed, angry
Popular, lots of friends
Fat, an outcast
Sporty, active
5
What is the theme of this story
In denial of change
The struggle of a new lifestyle
Forgetting about the past
Wanting change and a new lifestyle
6
What is the turning point of the story
Maz running away from home to a new life
The woman attempting to purchase Distant Lands
The mysterious, tall man being caught while reading
Maz looking up the highway, watching all the cars pass by
7
What does Maz dislike about her town
The lack of people who share similarities and interests with her
The lack of positivity in its citizens and their attitudes
The smell of the harbour and working for her parents
How isolated and remote it is from the outside world