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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. Who is the only commander to treat Ender well when he becomes a commander?

2. What kind of personal classes does Ender take in Chapter 8?

3. Why isn’t Ender’s platoon leader a commander?

4. How long has Ender been on Earth when Valentine sees him again in Chapter 13?

5. What does Graff want Valentine to convince Ender to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Ender to single out Bean?

2. How does Ender feel after the fight with Bonzo?

3. Why does Valentine agree to help Peter with his propaganda?

4. Why does Ender hate fighting so much?

5. How does Valentine get Ender to agree to go to Command School?

6. How does Ender act in battle after his fight with Bonzo?

7. Why are the humans fighting the Buggers?

8. What is the first unfair battle Ender is placed in?

9. What causes Graff to be taken out of control of Battle School?

10. What is Dragon Army like when Ender is placed as the Commander?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why are so many people unable to accept Ender, and what does this indicate about the society this book takes place in?

Essay Topic 2

The lines between reality and games are blurred in this book. How is this accomplished and what message does this send?

Essay Topic 3

Ender goes through quite a process to destroy the Buggers. What are the steps he takes, and why is this so important to him?

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