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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. To what does Dennis compare the situation to that of his kindergarten teacher?
2. What does Dr. Rodriguez say the university has done too many times?
3. What is Dennis' response when he is touched?
4. What is the result of Dennis' poor performance at college?
5. Who does Dennis say he is happy to see?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Dennis let his parents know what he wants for Christmas?
2. How does Dennis' father explain why Dennis receives a chemistry set for Christmas?
3. What does Dennis' mother want to do and what is his father's response?
4. What does Dennis begin doing with his time?
5. Why can't Dennis play the video game at the convenience store?
6. What does Dennis do while at the store if no one is playing the video game?
7. What occupies Dennis' mind while they are in the restaurant?
8. Why is Dennis on academic probation?
9. What astonishes Dennis when he is in the third grade?
10. Where and what is the first video game Dennis Ouyang ever saw?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Dennis Ouyang struggled between two cultures. As an Asian American, his father believed in a strong, almost punishing work ethic and eating "bitterness," to build character. By this phrase, his father meant that his children will grow to adulthood possessing a good character and work ethic if they are not spoiled as children. But Dennis was in America and most of his classmates were not Asian.
1. Do you think a strong work ethic builds character? Why or why not? Use examples from the book and your own life to support your answer.
2. Do you think Mr. Ouyang was too hard on Dennis? Why or why not? Use examples from the book and your own life to support your answer.
3. Do you think the way that Mr. Ouyang was raising Dennis was not typical of other, non-Asian Americans? Why or why not? Use examples from the book and your own life to support your answer.
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
Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:
1. Compare/contrast the characters of Dennis and Hector. 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 Dennis and his father. 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 "Level Up" 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.
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