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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do two boys who are jamming help Marcus?

2. What does Masha realize she is doing for the DHS?

3. Why is Marcus ashamed?

4. Where does Ange invite Marcus?

5. What do Masha and Marcus do to not attract attention?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Ange and Marcus upset and what do they decide to do about it?

2. What does Masha say in an email to Marcus?

3. What do Marcus and Ange explain to Barbara and why can she related to what they say?

4. What does Ange say when Marcus tells her about the information he receives from Marsha?

5. How is Marcus rescued by the California Highway Patrol?

6. Why does Marcus believe he has to try to end the arrests and what is Ange's response?

7. What happens when Marcus tells the participants of the VampMob to pretend to be gassed when the police come?

8. What instructions does Dr Eeevil give Marcus?

9. Who is first to sign up for the key sign and what motto does she say to the crowd?

10. How does Marcus respond to Mrs. Anderson's opinion on the Bill of Rights and what happens to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a number of interesting questions raised by "Little Brother". Questions that Doctorow most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:

1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?

2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Doctorow' agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Doctorow' probable agenda concerning that idea.

2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?

3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?

4. Research the life of Doctorow and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in "Little Brother". Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Doctorow chooses the symbols he does?

2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Doctorow chooses the metaphors she does?

3. Discuss Doctorow's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Doctorow use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).

Essay Topic 3

1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in "Little Brother"? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in "Little Brother" including why you believe this is the case. Include examples from the book to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from "Little Brother" and your own live to support your opinion.

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