Patriot Games | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1, A Sunny Day In Londontown

1. Describe the opening scene in the book, including the people and locations involved.

2. What is Ryan thinking about as he is making his way to the Mall?

3. What happens after Ryan hears a grenade blast? What does he order the family to do? How does Ryan know what to do?

4. What technique does Ryan use to take out the first gunman? What does Ryan do to disable the man?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2, Cops and Royals

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