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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 his teacher accidentally did when Dennis was in kindergarten?

2. By whom does Takeem say Dennis' brain seems to have been made?

3. What does Dennis do that makes his friend in the arcade say Dennis is being mean?

4. What does Dennis tell Dr. Rodriguez Dennis needs to improve his academics?

5. What does Dennis stare at as he and the family are leaving the restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What astonishes Dennis when he is in the third grade?

9. How does Dr. Rodriguez respond to the angels' request and what makes her change her mind?

10. What does Dennis begin doing with his time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Level Up" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Level Up"? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in "Level Up" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 2

Characters are an important part of what makes "Level Up" interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Dennis. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Ipsha. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Dennis' father. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of "Level Up" and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Level Up is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?

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