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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 Marcus do when he gets away from Masha?

2. How does the principal know about Marcus' behavior in social studies class?

3. About what does Barbara warn Marcus concerning the story?

4. What does Charles get angry about in Mrs. Galvez's class?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Masha say in an email to Marcus?

5. What does National Public Radio run the next morning?

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

7. Why are Ange and Marcus upset and what do they decide to do about it?

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

9. What happens to break up the concert?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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. 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?

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