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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 Titus accuse Violet of doing?

2. Why did Violet think Link was youch?

3. Why couldn't Violet's parents have her freestyle?

4. Why does Violet's father speak so strangely?

5. What does Violet tell Titus about the man who hacked them?

Short Essay Questions

1. List as many items as you can from Violet's 'to do' list.

2. Explain why Violet wants to try to resist the feed.

3. Explain how Link received his name.

4. Explain why Titus is confused as he and Violet sit in her house, and she talks of all the things she wants to do.

5. Explain what Quendy means when she chastises Titus in '86.5%'

6. Explain why Titus enjoys Violet so much.

7. What does Violet say about her idea of what living life is?

8. Describe the dilemma Titus experiences as he tries to buy an upcar.

9. Describe Violet's father.

10. Why is Titus uneasy around Violet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Another strong theme in the novel is the marketing of products to teenagers. Throughout the novel, the kids receive banner advertisements for a number of products, and even spend an entire chapter trying to win free Coke. Choose three examples of marketing in the novel, and discuss who is being marketed to, the product, and why that particular audience was chosen in the book. Also, do you think the extreme amount of marketing done in the novel has an affect on the kids? What is it?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is used throughout the novel. Locate four examples of foreshadowing, and discuss how they are used to indicate things to come. Be sure to explain not only the situation, but also how the author uses foreshadowing to add dramatic tension and anticipation.

Essay Topic 3

One of the background themes in the novel is the difference in social class between Violet and Titus. Describe the social class of each character, and compare and contrast them. What are similarities and differences? How do the social class differences affect their relationship? Does social class play a role in Violet's death? How?

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