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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. Where does Marcus find himself when he is taken out of the jeep and moved?

2. What does Marcus refuse to do when asked?

3. Where has there been a new posting according to a text message Marcus receives on his way to the office?

4. Why do the police track BART passes?

5. Of what is Jolu tired?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some kids caught doing and what happens to them?

2. How does Jolu help Marcus solve his Xnet problem?

3. How is Marcus released?

4. What does the woman with the severe haircut tell Marcus and what is his response?

5. How does Marcus explain his absence to his parents?

6. How have Marcus' activities been monitored and how does he feel about that?

7. Who is Charles and how do Marcus and Darryl distract him?

8. Why are Marcus and Darryl microwaving a book?

9. About what does Marcus worry when he starts up his Xbox that evening and what does he decide to do about it?

10. What happens as , Marcus and his three friends approach the BART station and what do they decide to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Little Brother belongs to the political science fiction genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the political science fiction genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a political science fiction and a historical novel mystery?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

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

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Little Brother" a successful novel? What about young teens?

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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