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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. Why does Dennis start dropping hints about what he wants?

2. What does Dennis want to do after being touched?

3. For what does Dennis' mother think money should not be used?

4. What champion was Dennis' friend at O'Dowd High School's Anime Club?

5. What does Dennis do as he is moving the joystick on the arcade game even though he has no money?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Dennis' dreams changed from the night after seeing the video game?

2. What do the angels greet Dennis with the morning after seeing Dr. Rodriguez and what is his response?

3. What does Dennis learn from classmates that excites him and why is he excited?

4. Why do the angels go to Dr. Rodriguez's home, and who does Dr. Rodriguez think the angels are?

5. How does Dennis' father explain why Dennis receives a chemistry set for Christmas?

6. What does Dennis begin doing with his time?

7. How does Dennis respond to the angels' proclamation?

8. How does Dennis let his parents know what he wants for Christmas?

9. What does Dennis think about concerning how his downfall at the university begins?

10. What does Dennis learn in a meeting with Dr. Rodriguez in Dennis' junior year?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 "Level Up" 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 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of growth in "Level Up". Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with growth? Why? What are some symbols of growth? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Trace and analyze the theme of freedom in "Level Up". Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess freedom? Which ones want more freedom? Why? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

3. Trace and analyze the theme of guilt in "Level Up". Consider the guilt of both Dennis and his father. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel? What about a successful graphic novel? Are they different?

2. Analyze and discuss "Level Up" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if "Level Up" is a successful graphic novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is a graphic novel as opposed to a full text novel? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Level Up' a successful novel? What about young teens?

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