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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 Jeb leave in Marcus' pocket?

2. What is Marcus doing when Masha wakes?

3. What does Marcus talk about when he sees the party goers are not buying in to his idea?

4. How many kids does Marcus estimate are in the Civic Center?

5. How does Masha prove she is legitimate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Marcus believe he has to try to end the arrests and what is Ange's response?

2. How is Marcus rescued by the California Highway Patrol?

3. What instructions does Dr Eeevil give Marcus?

4. What happens as a result of the press conference?

5. How does Marcus respond to Mrs. Anderson's opinion on the Bill of Rights and what happens to him?

6. How are the Xnetters portrayed the day after the "press" conference?

7. What do Marcus and Ange explain to Barbara and why can she related to what they say?

8. What do Marcus' parents decide to do after hearing what really happened to Marcus after the bombings?

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

10. Who takes over Mrs. Galvez's social studies class and what does she say about the Bill of Rights?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "Little Brother", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in this novel. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 three 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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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