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1. What is a third and why is it so significant?

A third is a third child in a family. This is significant at this time because the families on Earth are only allowed to have two children unless they are specifically called on by the government to have a third child for their own purposes. Ender is a third child.

2. What is a monitor?

A monitor is a computer chip placed in the brains of children so the government can track their actions and thoughts to see if they are fitting candidates for things like Battle School.

3. Why does Ender think he will never be friends with Peter?

Ender feels he will never be friends with Peter because Peter has an obvious hatred for him and Ender knows it would be dangerous for him to ever try and get close to Peter.

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