1. How does the author describe Malaysia in regards to showing affection?
-Malaysia 'sniped out' anything that was deemed offensive such as mouth to mouth kisses
2. What happens to the author when she hits puberty?
-She backed away from the crowds in the canteen and went to the library. She still had pimples and long hair but was more of a tomboy/ nerd
3. What is the author’s experience at school when she first arrives to Melbourne?
-She was put in the english as second language class (ESL) although she had spoken english all her life. She enjoyed the small classes and meeting good friends but resented not being challenged
4. What is it that made the author feel that she wasn’t Australian even though she spoke English fluently?
-Her way of speaking and being put in the ESL class
5. What else was it about the author that further alienated her from her peers?
-Her interests and her personal values
6. What does the use of description like ‘crash hot’ do to the audience’s perception of the author?
-Young author showing her opinions as they were
7. What opportunity does university give the author? What is it about university which would allow her to express herself more freely?
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8. What role does creativity play for the author? Why do you think that creativity would be so important to her?
