READING NOVELS IN 4 & 5 HAVO
MADE BY: MARIT VAN DER TUIN
CLASS: NH4G
BOOK: ALWAYS FOREVER MAYBE
You have to read 7 novels for your oral exam, which will be held during the 1 st, 2nd and 3rd test
week in your 5th year. As stated in your PTA:
2 books before 1980; a minimum of 1500 pages and 7 different writers.
In 4-HAVO you will have to read at least 4 novels (one will be Divergent, for all students).
You can find the novels in the library of the school, if you wish to read a novel from another
source you will have to consult your teacher if it is acceptable. You are not allowed to read
more than one book from one author. (your teacher may make an exception. Check first)
Some advice on how to go about reading and discussing these novels.
You shouldn’t look up all the words that you don’t understand, only if you lose the essence of
the story should you use a dictionary. As you read it is quite helpful to make short notes on
the story and on the main characters. Try to keep track of the relationships between the main
characters. It is a good idea not to procrastinate, read novels according to the schedule your
teacher will tell you. If your book review is filed late and you miss the deadline, it will cost
you a resit (herkansing!) If you like a book, tell your classmates!
You write your book review for two reasons:
1. To show your teacher that you have read and understood the book.
2. To use in preparation for the oral exam.
Book review questions (each question should be answered in between 75 - 100
words).
1 What is the connection between the title and the book? Explain in detail with
examples from the book. How does the title relate to the main character/s?
The title of the book is Always Forever Maybe, in the beginning of the book Joanna (her real
name is Joanna but everyone call her Bee) meet a boy Aiden in the candy store she works. Bee
feels a really good connection with Aiden and Aiden with her. They fall in love with each other
and Bee is spending al her spare time with Aiden. If Aiden pick Bee up from school he saw Bee
talking with a boy (brother of Jo) she smile to the boy and then Aiden become mad because he
think Bee is flirting with Erik. When Aiden drive Bee at his home he ask a lot of questions
about Erik. When Bee say that it didn’t care of Erik is coming to the school party he hurts Bee
a lot by squeezing her. When Aiden hurts Bee again at the school party she hesitate a bit more
about their relationship. the further you read the book, the more doubts she gets about their
relationship, that is the reason is why the book is called Always Forever Maybe.
2 Characterization: What kind of person is/are the main character/s? In what ways
does that become clear to you as a reader? Explain with examples from the book.
Bee is a very much in love with Aiden and find it therefore hard to face the truth about Aiden.
She think that their relationship infinitive is.
Aiden is a needy possessive boy he is controlling Bee mentally and physic. He assaulted
Bee. Aiden his mother has been seriously ill but got better after she healed she left the family.
MADE BY: MARIT VAN DER TUIN
CLASS: NH4G
BOOK: ALWAYS FOREVER MAYBE
You have to read 7 novels for your oral exam, which will be held during the 1 st, 2nd and 3rd test
week in your 5th year. As stated in your PTA:
2 books before 1980; a minimum of 1500 pages and 7 different writers.
In 4-HAVO you will have to read at least 4 novels (one will be Divergent, for all students).
You can find the novels in the library of the school, if you wish to read a novel from another
source you will have to consult your teacher if it is acceptable. You are not allowed to read
more than one book from one author. (your teacher may make an exception. Check first)
Some advice on how to go about reading and discussing these novels.
You shouldn’t look up all the words that you don’t understand, only if you lose the essence of
the story should you use a dictionary. As you read it is quite helpful to make short notes on
the story and on the main characters. Try to keep track of the relationships between the main
characters. It is a good idea not to procrastinate, read novels according to the schedule your
teacher will tell you. If your book review is filed late and you miss the deadline, it will cost
you a resit (herkansing!) If you like a book, tell your classmates!
You write your book review for two reasons:
1. To show your teacher that you have read and understood the book.
2. To use in preparation for the oral exam.
Book review questions (each question should be answered in between 75 - 100
words).
1 What is the connection between the title and the book? Explain in detail with
examples from the book. How does the title relate to the main character/s?
The title of the book is Always Forever Maybe, in the beginning of the book Joanna (her real
name is Joanna but everyone call her Bee) meet a boy Aiden in the candy store she works. Bee
feels a really good connection with Aiden and Aiden with her. They fall in love with each other
and Bee is spending al her spare time with Aiden. If Aiden pick Bee up from school he saw Bee
talking with a boy (brother of Jo) she smile to the boy and then Aiden become mad because he
think Bee is flirting with Erik. When Aiden drive Bee at his home he ask a lot of questions
about Erik. When Bee say that it didn’t care of Erik is coming to the school party he hurts Bee
a lot by squeezing her. When Aiden hurts Bee again at the school party she hesitate a bit more
about their relationship. the further you read the book, the more doubts she gets about their
relationship, that is the reason is why the book is called Always Forever Maybe.
2 Characterization: What kind of person is/are the main character/s? In what ways
does that become clear to you as a reader? Explain with examples from the book.
Bee is a very much in love with Aiden and find it therefore hard to face the truth about Aiden.
She think that their relationship infinitive is.
Aiden is a needy possessive boy he is controlling Bee mentally and physic. He assaulted
Bee. Aiden his mother has been seriously ill but got better after she healed she left the family.
