Checkmate (often shortened to mate) is a game position in chess and other chess-like games in which a player's king is in check (threatened with capture ) and there is no possible escape. If a player is not in check but has no legal move, then it is stalemate, and the game immediately ends in a draw.
What happens in Endgame Malorie Blackman?
The first Nought Prime Minister, Toney Durbridge, is about to go on trial for the murder of notorious ganglord, Dan Jeavons. Tobey insists he is being framed. There were ten seats at Dan's dinner party the night he was killed and each guest had their own reasons for wishing him dead.
What happens in Double Cross by Malorie Blackman?
Tobey wants a better life - for him and for Callie Rose. He wants nothing to do with the violent gangs that rule the world he lives in. But when he's offered the chance to earn some extra money, how much could it hurt to just this once say 'yes'? Callie Rose knows all about the danger of saying 'yes'.Apr 6, 2017
What happens in checkmate Noughts and Crosses?
Summary. Callie Rose struggles with growing up as half-nought and half-Cross after she learns the truth about her nought father's life from her friend, Tobey, who calls her a terrorist's daughter. She also cuts off her friendship with nought Tobey despite his attempts to apologise.
What happens at the end of double cross?
Dan ends up on the run. Jasmine, in her will, gives both houses, including the beach, to Sephy. She also gives sums of money to Meggie (to whom she writes a letter of apology), Callie Rose, Baraka, Tobey, Minerva and Zuri, Taj, and Sarah.Nov 6, 2009
What happens at the end of Noughts and Crosses book?
In the final chapters of Malorie Blackman's novel Noughts & Crosses, protagonists and star-crossed lovers Callum and Sephy are left with an impossible decision after she becomes pregnant. So they choose Callum's death over losing their child and he's executed.Mar 5, 2020
What genre is Malorie Blackman?
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Is Noughts and Crosses dystopian?
First published in the UK in 2001, and in the U.S. in 2005, Noughts & Crosses tells the story of a dystopian alternate reality version of the U.K. (here, called Albion).Sep 3, 2020
What happens in Checkmate by Malorie?
Growing up dual heritage in a world where bitter prejudice divides Noughts and Crosses has meant she's an outsider wherever she turns. Enter Jude McGregor. Jude teaches Callie about her real family history, and the more she learns the more he persuades her where her loyalties really lie.Apr 6, 2017
What are the themes in Noughts and Crosses?
One of the most obvious themes of Noughts & Crosses is racism. Crosses are black, wealthy and powerful. Noughts are white, do poorly-paid jobs if they can get a job at all, and have far fewer chances to do well in life. Crosses look down on noughts as a completely inferior group.
Why did Malorie Blackman name noughts and crosses after a childhood game?
I wanted to turn society as we know it on its head in my story, with new names for the major divisions in society, i.e. Noughts (the underclass) and Crosses (the majority, ruling society). I wanted to see this new world through the eyes of the main two characters, Callum (a nought) and Sephy (a Cross).
What does noughts and crosses mean in the book?
Noughts and Crosses is a book about love and hate. Noughts hate Crosses; Crosses hate Noughts. Noughts are thought to be stupid and they fight for their cause through violence. Crosses are powerful and do not give Noughts a fair chance in life. This is because Noughts are white and Crosses are black.
What do the noughts call the crosses?
Cross. The Crosses are the dark-skinned first-class citizens, they are considered superior to noughts. They are often called daggers by noughts, especially members of the Liberation Militia.