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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 Dennis wonder if it is a stage of grieving?
2. How does Dennis think he could play video games as much as he wants?
3. What does Dr. Rodriguez suggest Dennis consider?
4. What does Dennis do as he is moving the joystick on the arcade game even though he has no money?
5. What do the angels say Dennis will do?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Dennis' mother want to do and what is his father's response?
2. How are Dennis' dreams changed from the night after seeing the video game?
3. What does Dennis learn from classmates that excites him and why is he excited?
4. Why is Dennis on academic probation?
5. How does Dennis Ouyang react to the first video game he sees?
6. What is the result of Dennis' seeing his father's face everywhere?
7. What does Dennis begin doing with his time?
8. What do the angels greet Dennis with the morning after seeing Dr. Rodriguez and what is his response?
9. Why can't Dennis play the video game at the convenience store?
10. What happens as Dennis is walking home from the game-playing party?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?
2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Level Up, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?
3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in Level Up. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
1. What is foreshadow? How many incidences of foreshadow are in "Level Up"? How does foreshadow contribute to a book's suspense?
2. Discuss an example of foreshadow in "Level Up" including why you believe it is foreshadow. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.
3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from Level Up and your own live to support your opinion.
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