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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 does Marina free fall almost the entire way to the ground?
2. Why does Sam think they need to go back to Paradise?
3. What does Henri say Sam's father was given?
4. How does Marina bring her chest to the ground?
5. Which country of Earth shows a pinprick of light?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Henri's letter say and how does Sam react to its contents?
2. How does Ella break her leg and wrist and what does Marina do?
3. What is Adelina's response when she learns that Marina has found Marina's chest?
4. What does Sarah text to John in response to his text?
5. How are John, Six and Sam alerted to someone in distress in Spain?
6. What happens when Marina goes to the cafe to say goodbye to Hector?
7. What happens to Olivia?
8. Describe John's fight with the Mog inside the house.
9. How does Adelina die?
10. What happens as John is about to kiss Marina?
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 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 2
Discuss the following:
1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?
2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?
3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?
4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?
5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
Most protagonists are a mixture of admirable traits and character flaws:
1. Trace and analyze situations when John demonstrates his instinct for handling problems that might be beyond the ability of a 17 year old boy. Give specific examples to illustrate your analysis.
2. Trace and analyze John's character flaws, and explain how they create a more complex and believable character. How do you think John's character flaws make some situations more difficult for him?
3. After analyzing John's strengths and weaknesses, decide if John is the main "hero" of the story. Is there anyone else who might have done a better job?
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