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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. Why is Charles smug in social studies class the next day after the concert?

2. What does Marcus' father tell him to do?

3. Where is the conference set up?

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

5. Whose attention has the gathering at the Civic Center caught?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What instructions does Dr Eeevil give Marcus?

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

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

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

8. What happens when Marcus tells the participants of the VampMob to pretend to be gassed when the police come?

9. How does Marcus realize that the quote Ange said at the party is not spoken by Ange spontaneously the night of the party?

10. Who catches Marcus before the real gas falls and how does she save him from Charles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Marcus and Charles. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Angie and Vanessa. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in "Little Brother" help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in "Little Brother"? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in "Little Brother" including why you believe this is the case. Include examples from the book to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from "Little Brother" and your own live to support your opinion.

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