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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 is Aech's score on the Scoreboard in Chapter 21?

2. How is Daito's folder described in Chapter 30?

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

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

5. What is the name of Sorrento's robot in Chapter 34?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What files does Wade discover at IOI in Chapter 30?

4. What happens after Wade crosses the gate in Chapter 37?

5. What does Og relate to Wade regarding his falling out with Halliday in Chapter 33?

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

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

8. What happens to Shoto in Chapter 34?

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

10. What are Wade’s actions, objectives, and obstacles in the conflict with Sorrento in Chapter 34?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the character of James Halliday. When did Halliday live? When did he die? Why is his death significant to the plot of Ready Player One?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the plot structure of Ready Player One. Where in the narrative do the following occur: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement? How would you compare the structure of this plot to other novels you have read?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the setting of OASIS in Ready Player One. How would you compare this virtual reality with your world today? How many planets and/or universes exist within OASIS? How are those settings described?

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