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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. Where does Marcus find himself when he is taken out of the jeep and moved?
2. What does Marcus worry about when he sets up his xbox that evening?
3. Why would Jolu spend more time in prison than Marcus if they are caught?
4. Where is Marcus having a party?
5. What happens to the kids that are caught?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Marcus released?
2. What do each of the three friends think need to be done about what they endured?
3. How have Marcus' activities been monitored and how does he feel about that?
4. Who did the captors treat most harshly, and why?
5. Describe the confrontation between Marcus and Benson.
6. What do Marcus and his friends learn from the newspaper?
7. Why is Marcus confused about his father's attitude and what does Marcus' mother explain to him about it?
8. What does Marcus notice when he looks out his window in the middle of the night?
9. Why are Marcus and Darryl microwaving a book?
10. How does Marcus explain his absence to his parents?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Oftentimes, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and oftentimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:
1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?
2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?
3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?
4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.
5. What type of plot do you think "Little Brother" is? Explain your response.
Essay Topic 2
Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Cory Doctorow.
2. What in Doctorow's background may have helped him in writing "Little Brother"? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?
3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.
Essay Topic 3
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Little Brother" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Little Brother"? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "Little Brother" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
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