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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 Adelina help Marina do before Adelina falls asleep?

2. Why does Six lose her temper?

3. What happens when Six shoots out the back window of the gunman's vehicle?

4. What does Ella tell Marina one night when Marina wakes to find Ella standing over her?

5. Who kills the third scout?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Marina finds a red crystal in her chest?

2. What does Sam realize about the transmission given to his father by the Loriens?

3. Describe the encounter between John, Six and a man with a gun, who is knocking on a neighbor's door.

4. What do Adelina and Marina discuss when Adelina wakens?

5. What does Marina do to the tea she prepares for the sisters?

6. What do John and Six find in the space under the sundial?

7. What happens to Olivia?

8. What vision does Marina have when she is in bed waiting to sleep?

9. What do Sam and John discuss concerning the Mogs and the U.S.A's government?

10. How are John, Six and Sam alerted to someone in distress in Spain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

John Smith is in some ways a larger-than-life hero. Despite incredible odds, he usually comes out on top, in "The Power of Six" and in the other books in the series. Discuss the following:

1. Does having a larger-than-life hero make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable--a hero who ultimately always "lands on his feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and doesn't succeed?

2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.

3. Choose one other character besides Potter who you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you choose that person.

4. Does every work of fiction have to have a hero? Explain your answer.

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