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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 happens two weeks after Dennis graduates high school?

2. What is Hades?

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

4. Why is Dennis excited on the morning when he goes to open his presents?

5. When does Dennis say all his problems started?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens at the arcade one day when a feather floats down and then at a game-playing party?

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

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

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

8. What happens as Dennis is walking home from the game-playing party?

9. What does Dennis begin doing with his time?

10. What occupies Dennis' mind while they are in the restaurant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Dennis and Hector. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Dennis and his father. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in "Level Up" help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

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