SHOOTING BUTTERFLIES BY MARIKA COBBOLD CBC

“But what I’m saying is: to do the really good work you need to be single-minded. Women
are supposed to be good at multi-tasking; and maybe that is the true enemy of promise.”

1 Who is … ?

a Andrew Abbot f Arthur Blackstaff

b Cherry Jones/McGraw g Jane
c Evangeline Shield h Louisa Blackstaff
d Grace Shield i Lydia Blackstaff
e Jefferson McGraw j Viola Glastonbury

2 Why do Jefferson and Grace break up?

3 Describe the problem with Robina’s treatment of her family.

4 Why does Grace’s marriage fail?

5 Describe Grace’s relationship with Evie.

6 What is Angelica Lane’s role in the story?

7 Describe the problem with the Blackstaff’s treatment of Louisa.

8 What role do Jane and William Fenton play in Louisa’s story?

9 What, if anything, do Grace and Louisa have in common?

10 What is the significance of the title of the book and the final scene?

Cabbages Book Club Nina Dearle