View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Titus given at the end of 'The Dimples of Delglacy'?

2. Why does Titus enjoy Violet?

3. Why couldn't Violet's parents have her freestyle?

4. What does Titus do with the memories Violet sends?

5. Who does the Global Alliance blame for the deaths?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Violet wants to try to resist the feed.

2. Explain why Loga and Calista are mean to Violet in 'The Real Thing'.

3. Describe the sea as Titus and Violet view it, and what is shows about the world Titus lives in.

4. Describe Violet's experience as she received FeedTech's response.

5. Describe the dilemma Titus experiences as he tries to buy an upcar.

6. Describe Violet's father.

7. Explain what happens during Spin the Bottle.

8. Describe Titus' dream in 'Nudging Again'?

9. What does Violet tell Titus in the upcar on the way to her house, and why is this important?

10. Explain how Link received his name.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the book, author M.T. Anderson makes reference to many issues currently facing the world, including a reliance on technology, corporate ownership of nearly everything, a dumbing down of society, environmental issues, and others. Choose one of the issues M.T. Anderson discusses in the novel that affects the modern world. What is the issue? How does this issue appear in our own time? How is it portrayed in the novel? What do you think Anderson is trying to say about this issue?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout "Feed", symbolism is used to represent things in modern society. Discuss the use of and meaning of malfunctioning, lesions, and the feed. What do these symbolize from modern society, and why did the author choose to include them?

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing is used throughout the novel. Locate four examples of foreshadowing, and discuss how they are used to indicate things to come. Be sure to explain not only the situation, but also how the author uses foreshadowing to add dramatic tension and anticipation.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,074 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample