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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. With whom does Marcus flirt via Xnet?

2. For how long is Marcus suspended?

3. What format do Marcus and Ange use for the Xnet press conference?

4. Where does Ange invite Marcus?

5. Why is Marcus ashamed?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Marcus realize that the quote Ange said at the party is not spoken by Ange spontaneously the night of the party?

2. How do the party goers respond at first and what does Marcus and Jolu tell them to convince them to join the keysigning?

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

4. Who helps Marcus when he has gotten away from Masha and does not know where to go that is safe?

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

6. What do Marcus' parents decide to do after hearing what really happened to Marcus after the bombings?

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

8. How does Marcus ensure that the keys are safe?

9. What happens as a result of the press conference?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in "Little Brother".

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of "Little Brother". How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of "Little Brother". How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 2

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "Little Brother" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

Oftentimes, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and oftentimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?

2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?

3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?

4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.

5. What type of plot do you think "Little Brother" is? Explain your response.

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