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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 Dennis say he is just about to do concerning his academics?

2. Where does Dennis find the game?

3. Because of what does Dennis have to face consequences?

4. What does Dr. Rodriguez say Dennis has had plenty of time to do?

5. What does Dr. Rodriguez say is not a good fit for Dennis?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are these beings that appear to Dennis and what do they want?

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

3. What does Dennis begin doing with his time?

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

5. What does Dennis do while at the store if no one is playing the video game?

6. Where and what is the first video game Dennis Ouyang ever saw?

7. How does Dennis Ouyang react to the first video game he sees?

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

9. Why can't Dennis play the video game at the convenience store?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

There are a number of interesting questions raised by "Level Up". Questions that Yang most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:

1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?

2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Yang' agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Yang' probable agenda concerning that idea.

2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?

3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?

4. Research the life of Yang and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.

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