5. What word in Chapter 13 refers to being resistant to a particular infection or toxin owing to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Travis remark about scarves in Chapter 6?

2. How does Travis describe the differences of his new body in Chapter 3?

3. What does Travis remark about his friendship with Hatton in Chapter 20? What leads to this?

4. What thoughts and actions does Travis describe in the beginning of Chapter 6?

5. What memory does Travis have in flashback in Chapter 20?

6. How is Travis's encounter with Cate described in Chapter 21?

7. What inner conflict does Travis face in Chapter 12? How does he address this conflict?

8. What is the symbolic or metaphorical significance of Travis's experience at the movie theater in Chapter 13?

9. How does Travis respond when he encounters Cate in Chapter 17?

10. What are some examples of foreshadowing seen in Chapters 5-9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the character of Lawrence Ramsey. What is the basis of Travis's friendship with Lawrence? How old is Ramsey and where does he live? What advice does Ramsey give to Travis?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss several examples of irony in Noggin. What are examples of verbal irony in the story? What are examples of dramatic or situational irony? What purpose does irony serve in each example?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the chapter titles throughout Noggin. What relationship do the chapter titles have to the actions or dialogue in the story? Why do you think the author has chosen to title each chapter in this manner? Are there exceptions?

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