General Ender's Game Questions
Language
Characters
Plot
Hero's Journey/Theme
100

What are the names of Ender's siblings? (Hint: There are two in total.) 

Peter Wiggin and Valentine Wiggin!

100

True Or False: Ender finding out he is destined to enter Battle School created a positive atmosphere 

False

100

Who is the protagonist of Ender's Game? 

Ender (Andrew Wiggin) 

100

Which aspect of the plot diagram do chapters 3 & 4 fall  under for Ender's Game? 

Rising Action 

100

What is one of the main themes displayed in chapters 3 & 4 of Ender's Game? 

Deception and Lying

200

What happens to Ender when he first enters the shuttle for the Battle School? 

He is belittled by one of the boys on the shuttle and he ends up, against his will, hurting him physically. 

200

“Thanks for leaving your slimy washcloth in the middle of the shower."  -- which literary device does this phrase contain? 

Verbal Irony 
200

Who opposes the protagonist in Chapters 3 & 4 (must use full credentials + name!) 

Colonel Hyrum Graff 

200

Are there any conflicts being resolved within chapters 3 & 4?

No.
200

What are the social issues looked into in chapters 3 & 4? 

Deception and Lying

300

What is the purpose of Ender's monitor? 

To protect him until it is removed. To see what he sees, and to hear what he hears. 

300

What does "Incredulous" mean?

In utter disbelief -- having the inability to believe in something

300

Is Graff's character static or dynamic? 

Static 

300

List the two settings prevalent in chapters 3 & 4 

Ender's home + The shuttle to Battle School 

300

How is deception a theme in Ender's Games' chapters 3 & 4? 

Ender was deceived into joining Battle School through Graff persuading him incorrectly. 

400

In Chapter 7, what does Bonzo tell Ender to no longer do after he admits to doing it because he dislikes it? 

Practicing with the 'Launchies' in his spare time. 

400

What is the effect of the following literary device phrase: “Thanks for leaving your slimy washcloth in the middle of the shower."   

Evokes a feeling of strangeness due to the unjust politeness this sentence contains. 

400

Is Valentine a major or minor character in Chapter 3&4?

Minor character 

400

What is one mood word stated in the presentation that describes the setting of the shuttle? 

Disorienting 

500

What does Ender learn about all of his battles with Buggers at the end of the novel? 

He learns that the battles were real and not simulated. He did destroy the Buggers. 

500

What were the three words that were covered in the Language portion of our presentation? 

Incredulous, Instintingly, and Scrupulously 

500

List all of the characters that appear in Chapter 3, including major and minor ones. 

  • Ender (Andrew Wiggin) 

  • Colonel Hyrum Graff 

  • Mr. Wiggin (Ender’s father)

  • Mrs. Wiggin (Ender’s mother) 

  • Valentine 

  • Peter 

  • Bonzo

  • Graff’s Team 

500

State the two conflicts in chapters 3 & 4 and their types. 

Internal conflict: Ender fears he is becoming like his older brother Peter.

External conflict: People dislike him for being Graffs' favorite. 

500

Which part of the Hero's Journey does Chapter 3 cover? 

They are showing the protagonist in their normal lives before their journey begins.