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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 did the DHS decide about Masha?
2. Who is Ange?
3. Where is the conference set up?
4. What happens when Marcus starts to leave Ange's house?
5. What do Ange and Marcus take turns doing at the interview with Barbara?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are some other countries' response to the news coverage surrounding the terrorists situation, and what do Marcus' parents think about this?
2. What happens as a result of the press conference?
3. What instructions does Dr Eeevil give Marcus?
4. Who takes over Mrs. Galvez's social studies class and what does she say about the Bill of Rights?
5. Who catches Marcus before the real gas falls and how does she save him from Charles?
6. Who helps Marcus when he has gotten away from Masha and does not know where to go that is safe?
7. What happens when Marcus tells the participants of the VampMob to pretend to be gassed when the police come?
8. What do Marcus and Ange explain to Barbara and why can she related to what they say?
9. How do the party goers respond at first and what does Marcus and Jolu tell them to convince them to join the keysigning?
10. What does National Public Radio run the next morning?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Over the course of "Little Brother", Marcus grows as a person in both complexity and understanding. "Little Brother" might be considered a slice of Marcus's larger story of his "coming of age." It might be said that the story is a "bildungsroman" of Marcus Yallow. Discuss the following:
1. Define Bildungsroman, or "Coming of Age," and give several examples from literature you have read.
2. Trace and analyze the character of Marcus as he changes from a more carefree, innocent boy to a wiser, young man. What are the significant events that change Marcus?
3. After thoroughly analyzing Rick's growth throughout "Little Brother", do you think "Little Brother" could be considered Marcus's Coming of Age story? Why or why not?
4. Are there any other characters in this story who go through a Coming of Age experience? Who? Why do you think so?
Essay Topic 2
There are a number of interesting questions raised by "Little Brother". Questions that Doctorow most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:
1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?
2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Doctorow' agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Doctorow' probable agenda concerning that idea.
2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?
3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?
4. Research the life of Doctorow and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.
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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