Adrian’s Complex Relationships and Life Challenges
Why Did Adrian Tell His Mother About His Father and Doreen Slater?
Adrian told his mother because he wanted to make her jealous so she would come home.
What Was Adrian’s Reaction When the Postman Told Him About His Mother’s Visit?
Adrian was angry that the postman had read his postcards. He thought he would report the postman for reading other people’s postcards.
What Did Adrian’s Father Do with the Flowers He Bought for His Wife?
Adrian’s father put the flowers into the back seat of his car and went out with Doreen Slater.
What Happened When Adrian’s Grandmother Found Him and His Father Reading by Candlelight?
Adrian’s grandma went mad (got very angry) when she found Adrian and his father reading by candlelight. She said they had to go to her house. She gave Adrian’s father a cheque for the electricity bill.
Who Solved Adrian’s Problem with Barry Kent?
Adrian’s grandma solved his problem with Barry Kent.
Why Does Adrian Hope That Bert Baxter Doesn’t Die?
Adrian hopes that Bert Baxter doesn’t die for two reasons: first, he likes Bert; second, he doesn’t have anything to wear to a funeral.
Why Does Pandora Think Adrian’s Father Is Racist?
Pandora thinks Adrian’s father is racist because when an Indian family, the Singhs, moved next door, Adrian’s father said it was “the beginning of the end” of their street.
What Did Pandora Say She Had Done with the Money for Adrian’s Present?
Pandora said she had given all her money to a poor man in Tunisia.
Why Did Pandora Tell Adrian They Shouldn’t See Each Other for a While?
Pandora told Adrian they shouldn’t see each other for a while because she thought they were getting too serious.
Why Is Adrian So Worried About the Operation to Remove His Tonsils?
Adrian is worried about the operation to remove his tonsils because both his grandma and Bert said they knew people who had bled to death when they had their tonsils removed.
Why Did Adrian Burn the Telephone Bill at the Bonfire Party?
Adrian burned the telephone bill at the bonfire party because he did not want his father to see how big it was (from when he and Pandora spoke to each other for hours while she was in Tunisia).
Why Did Adrian’s Mother Leave Mr. Lucas?
Adrian’s mother left Mr. Lucas because he treated her like a sex object and expected her to cook for him. She also said she was very fond of Adrian’s father.
Why Did They Have Christmas Lunch Four Hours Late?
They had Christmas lunch four hours late because the turkey had not defrosted quickly enough. Adrian told his mother to put the turkey in the oven, and it took a long time to cook.
Why Did Adrian Believe Bert and Queenie’s Wedding Was a Waste of Time?
Adrian believed Bert and Queenie’s wedding was a waste of time because they were so old.
Why Did Pandora Refuse to Make Love with Adrian?
Pandora refused to make love with Adrian because she did not want to risk becoming a single parent.
Why Didn’t Pandora Send Adrian a Birthday Card?
Adrian had told Nigel in secret that he liked Barbara Bayer. Nigel told the whole school. Pandora was very upset with Adrian, so she didn’t send him a birthday card.
What Happened to Adrian When He Sniffed the Glue on the Model Plane?
When Adrian sniffed the glue on the model plane, his nose stuck to the plane. His father took him to the hospital to have the plane removed.