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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. "Harry Swanson" is an alias used by what character in Big Trouble in Little China?

2. What is described as Halliday's favorite band in Chapter 27?

3. What is Wade's avatar wearing after he has been granted an extra life in Chapter 36?

4. What band is described in Chapter 19 as having performed the song "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go"?

5. What age is Art3mis, according to her IOI file in Chapter 30?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Wade do when he logs onto OASIS in Chapter 34?

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

6. What happens to Shoto in Chapter 34?

7. How does Wade escape the habitat at IOI in Chapter 31?

8. What does Wade learn from Shoto in Chapter 25?

9. What leads to Wade’s arrest in Chapter 28? Where is he taken?

10. From what narrative perspective is Ready Player One related?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define irony and discuss some examples of irony in Ready Player One. What are the three main types of irony? How does each apply in the novel? What purpose does each example serve?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the allusions to “Zork” and “Dungeons and Dragons” in Ready Player One. How do these allusions tie into the plot of the narrative? What characters and settings arise from these allusions?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of modern communication in Ready Player One. How is this theme developed through character, setting, and symbolism? What do you think the author is remarking about communication in today’s world? Do you agree? Why or why not?

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