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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 does Marina explain to Ella?

2. When will Marina turn eighteen?

3. What state are the fugitives in now?

4. What is in the place where Six wants to travel?

5. What is another object inside the chest?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are John and the others training?

2. What catches Six's attention of the things John finds in his chest?

3. How does Marina stun Sister Dora into silence?

4. What do Six and John discuss about their predicament and what do they decide to do?

5. What bothers Marina about the stranger in the cafe?

6. What does Marina do in order to get her turn on the computer and why does she have to leave the computer before she's done?

7. How does Marina hide her tracks to the cave and what Legacy is triggered when she first finds the cave?

8. What does Six tell them about the Mogadorians?

9. What talent of Ella's does Marina notice?

10. How does Six escape the prison and the Mogs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a number of interesting questions raised by "The Power of Six". Questions that Lore 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 Lore's agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Lore's 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 Lore and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.

Essay Topic 2

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

1. Compare/contrast the characters of John and Sam. 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 Marina and Six. 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 "The Power of Six" 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 3

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "The Power of Six" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "The Power of Six"? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in "The Power of Six" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

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