Across
- 3. The character Blacky often seeks for advice.
- 5. One of the key themes of the novel demonstrated by Blacky and Dumby Red's relationship.
- 9. The event that marks the climax of the novel.
- 11. What does the graffiti say that Blacky decides to paint over?
- 12. The protagonist of the text.
- 13. The Australian slang title applied to someone who is seen as cowardly.
- 15. The author of the text.
- 17. Dumby Red's sister.
- 18. The nickname Blacky gives his football coach.
Down
- 1. The colour Blacky uses to describe his emotional state after the shooting.
- 2. A term in football used to describe a kick where the ball rolls along the ground (p. 24).
- 4. What does the term 'Nunga' refer to?
- 6. The Aboriginal phrase used by Blacky and Dumby Red to say goodbye.
- 7. The colloquialism Blacky adopts from his father in chapter 22.
- 8. The character Blacky becomes 'smitten' with.
- 9. The sport that Blacky plays.
- 10. The State the text is set in.
- 14. The 'nunga' Blacky becomes friends with.
- 15. The name of Blacky's best friend.
- 16. The polite name for maggots.
