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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 happens when Marina drops the glowing red crystal?

2. What does Marina name the cat she heals?

3. What happens as Marina is concentrating with the branch?

4. How is Crayton injured?

5. For whom does Marina look?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Henri's letter say and how does Sam react to its contents?

2. What happens after a guard returns John to his cell?

3. What do Sam and John discuss concerning the Mogs and the U.S.A's government?

4. What happens when John and Sam leave the house?

5. What does Sam realize about the transmission given to his father by the Loriens?

6. Describe the encounter between John, Six and a man with a gun, who is knocking on a neighbor's door.

7. What is Adelina's response when she learns that Marina has found Marina's chest?

8. What does Marina do to the tea she prepares for the sisters?

9. What warnings does Six give John about the Mogs' cave?

10. What happens as John is about to kiss Marina?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in "The Power of Six" . Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Lore chooses the symbols he does?

2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Lore chooses the metaphors she does?

3. Discuss Lore's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Lore use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).

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

Most protagonists are a mixture of admirable traits and character flaws:

1. Trace and analyze situations when John demonstrates his instinct for handling problems that might be beyond the ability of a 17 year old boy. Give specific examples to illustrate your analysis.

2. Trace and analyze John's character flaws, and explain how they create a more complex and believable character. How do you think John's character flaws make some situations more difficult for him?

3. After analyzing John's strengths and weaknesses, decide if John is the main "hero" of the story. Is there anyone else who might have done a better job?

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