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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. What does Titus 'dream' about in 'Nudging Again'?

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

3. What does Violet's neighborhood have that Titus mentions?

4. What does Violet always read about?

5. What does Violet tell Titus about the man who hacked them?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Violet say about her idea of what living life is?

2. Why is Titus uneasy around Violet?

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

4. Describe what Quendy has done to her body, and why.

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

6. Explain what has happened to Jefferson Park, and why Violet and Titus' father argue about this.

7. Describe Titus and Violet's fight about the state of America, and why it made Titus feel stupid.

8. Explain why Titus enjoys Violet so much.

9. Explain how Link received his name.

10. Explain why Titus is confused as he and Violet sit in her house, and she talks of all the things she wants to do.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Feed" has been labeled by some as an ironic satire. How does the author use satire to make points in the novel? How does he use irony? Do you feel this method is successful, in this case? Why or why not? Overall, what do you think Anderson is saying about our relationship to technology, media, and consumerism? Does his use of satire allow this point to be made convincingly? Why or why not?

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

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?

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