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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 character does Art3mis portray on the planet Goondocks in Chapter 17?

2. On what planet is the Distracted Globe located?

3. What clue is printed on the surface of the Jade Key?

4. Where are Wade's current whereabouts listed in his IOI folder in Chapter 30?

5. What is the salary that Wade will earn in the indentured servant program in Chapter 29?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Frobozz described? What does Wade do there?

2. What does Wade do to protect himself after escaping IOI in Chapter 31?

3. What happens when Wade is leaving Frobozz in Chapter 23?

4. What does Sorrento do when Wade arrives at the castle in Chapter 34?

5. How is Daito’s death described in Chapter 25?

6. How does Wade reach the gate in Chapter 36? What announcement does he make on his television channel?

7. How do you think Wade will handle his responsibilities bestowed at the end of the novel?

8. How does Wade ultimately overcome Sorrento in Chapter 34?

9. How does Wade’s relationship with Art3mis progress in Chapter 17?

10. How would you describe Wade’s circumstances in Chapter 27?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the pop cultural allusions in Ready Player One. Why do music, films, video games, and television shows from the 1980s figure so heavily into the plot of the story? What are some examples of allusions that recur? How well did you relate to these allusions?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the main actions, objectives, and obstacles of the protagonist in Ready Player One. What is the ultimate goal of this character? What stands in his way of reaching that goal? How does he handle those obstacles?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of romance and identity in Ready Player One. How do these themes intersect in the narrative? What symbolism supports these themes? How are these themes developed through character and setting?

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