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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 would Jolu spend more time in prison than Marcus if they are caught?
2. Why were the captors hardest on Marcus?
3. Why does Darryl not want to skip school?
4. What does Marcus worry about concerning his attempt to screw the system?
5. What DVD does Marcus use in his communication attempts?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Marcus confused about his father's attitude and what does Marcus' mother explain to him about it?
2. What happens to anger Marcus' father and why does he apologize to Marcus?
3. What do Marcus and his friends learn from the newspaper?
4. Who joins Marcus and Darryl; where do they go and why does a girl take their pictures?
5. Why is Marcus angry when he tells his father about the police's activities?
6. Who is Charles and how do Marcus and Darryl distract him?
7. What are some kids caught doing and what happens to them?
8. What do each of the three friends think need to be done about what they endured?
9. How is Marcus released?
10. What does Marcus do to try to talk to his friends without being monitored?
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 "Little Brother". 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?
2. Trace and analyze the theme of courage in "Little Brother". Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why?
3. Trace and analyze the theme of freedom in "Little Brother". Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with freedom? Why? What are some symbols of freedom? Symbols of control? What characters seem free?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss one of the following:
1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in "Little Brother".
2. Trace and analyze one major theme of "Little Brother". How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of "Little Brother". How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
Essay Topic 3
Characters are an important part of what makes "Little Brother" interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Marcus. 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 Angie. 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 Carrie Johnstone. 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.
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