Epilogue

List and explain 2 important sentences from this chapter?

What is the theme of the novel?

How is Marcus' job ironic? 

Define the ACLU....

What is Marcus' plan for the future -- why is he doing this and how?

Chapter 21

Explain why Daryl is not himself... why did he give up?  (Inference)

Chapter 20

How does Van hurt Marcus?  Do you agree with Van?

How does Marcus get caught?  Explain what happens to Marcus while he is with the DHS...

Chapter 19

Do you believe that Masha is truly trying to help Marcus and get away?

What do you think happened to Ange?

Chapter 17

Is Masha trust worthy?  Would you trust Masha?  Support your reasoning.

Do you agree with Marcus and Ange's discussion to run?  Explain...

chapter 16

How did Marcus' parents react when he told him about being detained?

Who is Barbara Stratford and what is her role in the novel, thus far?

Did Marcus' do the moral thing by telling Ron (Darryl's father) that he is alive?  Should he have told him the truth from the beginning? 

Chapter 14

Contrast Marcus' parents -- which parent do you agree with and why?

Why are people in the news wanting to interview M1k3y?  What is he plan for the interview?

What is the BBC?  Is the BBC real?

chapter 13

Define the term propaganda.

How does propaganda fit into this chapter? 

Whay does Marcus get suspended from school?  Should he have been suspended? 

chapter 12

Explain the concept of "Don't trust anyone over 25"

What does it mean -- where does it come from -- explain the history behind the quote.

chapter 11

Who is Wavy Gravy?  What did he do?

At the end of Chapter 11 the class is having a debate... does Charles have some valid points?  Explain.

Chapter 10

Explain Marcus' plan ---

Why does Jolu not want to help Marcus?  Does he have a valid point?  Would he have a valid point in today's world?  Remember EXPLAIN your answer.... show me your point!!!!

Chapter 9

Is Marcus paranoid - why, why not?  Explain your answer in detail!

chapter 8

In chapter 7 Marcus and Van have a disagreement -- who do you agree with?  Van or Marcus?  Why?  Do both have valid points?  If so, what are their points?  Remember you can only pick one side -- not both. :)

chapter 6

Give 5 examples of cause and effect....  from chapters 1-6

chapter 5

Sometimes the lies you tell are less frightening than the loneliness you might feel if you stopped telling them - Brock Clarke

How does this quote fit into chapter 5.  When Marcus lies to his parents - who else is he lying to? 

Please explain your answers (details)!!!!!

chapter 4

Now that you know a little bit more about reality, do you think that this book could be considered reality? How do you see parts of this book in society today?

Make a list of the different technologies discovered in the book so far and see if you can find something comparable to what we have today.

Look up information on the US Patriot Act. What is it and how does it relate to the novel?

chapter 3

Write your own definition for the term "reality"  then find at least 2 dictionary definitions.
"Can you change reality"?

chapter 2

Think about the different roles that technology plays in your life. Technology helps to entertain, communicate ideas, and even save lives. That being said, some people attribut technology to a lot of problems in their lives... Consider cyber bulling, what are some ways that technology helps and hurts our lives? What role does technology play in Little Brother? How does technology help and/or hurt Marcus's life?

Chapter 1

You will need to write a short summary of what we have read in chapter 1, find 3 important quotes, and write about what you like AND what you do not like about the book so far.

Practice

How do you like the book so far?