The House of the Scorpion Ch 6-14 - Plot Flashcard

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What does Matt discover while hiding from Felicia in the music room?

Back

Matt discovers a secret passageway in the closet that runs behind the rooms in the Big House.

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What is an Eejit?

Back

An Eejit is a person or animal with an implant in its head that allows it only to do simple tasks on command.

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Why does Matt kidnap Furball?

Back

Matt hopes it will force Maria to talk to him.

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How does El Patron feel about Matt forcing Maria to kiss him?

Back

El Patron enjoys seeing Matt assert himself, showing power and dominance.

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Why did Maria willingly go to see the clone despite her fear?

Back

Maria thought it was a suffering cat, and she wanted to help it.

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What is the significance of the secret passageway Matt discovers?

Back

The secret passageway symbolizes hidden truths and the complexities of Matt's identity as a clone.

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How does Matt's relationship with Maria evolve throughout the story?

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Matt's relationship with Maria evolves from friendship to a more complicated dynamic influenced by jealousy and misunderstandings.

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What role does El Patron play in Matt's life?

Back

El Patron serves as a father figure to Matt but also represents the darker aspects of power and control over clones.

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What does the term 'clone' mean in the context of the story?

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A clone is a genetically identical copy of another organism, in this case, Matt is a clone of El Patron.

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How does the concept of power manifest in the relationships between characters?

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Power dynamics are evident in how characters like El Patron exert control over others, including Matt and the Eejits.