Exploring Ender's Game: A Quiz

What motivates Ender Wiggin to continue participating in the Battle School despite the challenges he faces?

• A desire to prove himself to his family

• A sense of duty to save humanity

• A need to escape from his brother Peter

• A wish to gain power and control

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Which theme is most prominently explored through Ender's interactions with his peers at Battle School?

• The importance of friendship

• The struggle for power

• The loss of innocence

• The value of teamwork

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Summarize the key event that leads to Ender being promoted to Command School.

• Ender defeats Bonzo in a physical fight.

• Ender successfully leads his team to victory in the final battle simulation.

• Ender demonstrates his strategic skills in the Giant's Drink game.

• Ender forms a strong alliance with Petra Arkanian.

Compare Ender Wiggin and Peter Wiggin in terms of their leadership styles.

• Ender is compassionate, while Peter is ruthless.

• Ender is indecisive, while Peter is confident.

• Ender is manipulative, while Peter is honest.

• Ender is passive, while Peter is aggressive.

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What is the significance of the mind game, "The Giant's Drink," in the novel?

• It serves as a distraction for the students.

• It symbolizes Ender's internal struggles and growth.

• It is a tool for ranking students' intelligence.

• It represents the futility of war.

Evaluate the moral dilemma Ender faces when he learns the truth about the final battle.

• Ender feels justified in his actions because he was following orders.

• Ender is conflicted because he unknowingly committed genocide.

• Ender is relieved because he achieved victory for humanity.

• Ender is indifferent because he never cared about the consequences.

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Analyze the author's purpose in depicting the relationship between Ender and Valentine.

• To show the importance of sibling rivalry

• To highlight the impact of family support on personal growth

• To demonstrate the dangers of manipulation

• To emphasize the need for independence

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Identify the symbol represented by the buggers in the novel.

• The inevitability of conflict

• The fear of the unknown

• The potential for understanding and peace

• The superiority of human intelligence

What strategic decision does Ender make during the final battle simulation that demonstrates his leadership skills?

• He sacrifices a portion of his fleet to protect the command ship.

• He orders a direct attack on the enemy's home planet.

• He retreats to regroup and plan a counterattack.

• He delegates command to his most trusted ally.

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Interpret the author's purpose in creating a character like Colonel Graff.

• To illustrate the consequences of blind obedience

• To explore the complexities of leadership and responsibility

• To criticize the military's role in society

• To show the importance of discipline and order

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