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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. How are the Xnetters portrayed?

2. Why does Charles hand over his video camera?

3. What does Jolu speak out about to the party goers?

4. What graffiti does Marcus see sprayed on a wall the next day?

5. What do Ange and Marcus take turns doing at the interview with Barbara?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the party goers respond at first and what does Marcus and Jolu tell them to convince them to join the keysigning?

2. What format do Marcus and Ange use to hold a "press" conference?

3. What instructions does Dr Eeevil give Marcus?

4. What does Mrs. Galvez talk about in her class?

5. What does Barbara ask of Marcus and Ange and what does she explain to Marcus?

6. Who helps Marcus when he has gotten away from Masha and does not know where to go that is safe?

7. How does Marcus ensure that the keys are safe?

8. What does the note say that Jeb slips into Marcus' pocket?

9. Who is first to sign up for the key sign and what motto does she say to the crowd?

10. What happens to break up the concert?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 "Little Brother" 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 2

The judge who arraigns Marcus seems to be highly respectful of what the teen has done. As he sends the boy home with his parents, the judge tells Marcus to stay out of trouble. One disappointment in the conclusion of the novel is that the lady responsible for most of Marcus' torture is not convicted of any crimes. She will not speak in court. Special closed military tribunals are set up by the government to try those who worked in the Treasure Island prison. In these hearings, Johnstone is cleared of wrongdoing. Marcus and more than 20,000 others file civil suits against the government.

1. Do you think Marcus was right in what he did? Why or why not?Use examples from your own life and Little Brother to support your reasoning.

2. Why do you think Carrie Johnstone was not charged with any crime? Do you think that was unjust? Why or why not? Use examples from your own life and "Little Brother" to support your reasoning.

3. Discuss the similarities between the behavior of the DHS in this book and the behavior of the German government during the Nazis era. (Some research may be required). Use examples from your own life and "Little Brother" to support your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Cory Doctorow.

2. What in Doctorow's background may have helped him in writing "Little Brother"? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?

3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.

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