wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Ender's Game Chapters 1-7

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does Ender have removed in chapter 1?

a)

His wisdom teeth

b)

A government monitor

c)

His braces

d)

his bicycle's training wheels

2.

Why is Andrew Wiggins' (Ender's) nickname "Third" significant?

a)

Families are penalized for having more than 2 children but Ender's family was permitted to have a third child due to the government's belief in their children's potential.

b)

He is the third male member of his family named "Andrew," following his paternal grandfather and father.

c)

He is considered the third-most-intelligent child in his family

3.

Why does Ender continue to cause Stilson pain AFTER he has already knocked Stilson down?

a)

Ender's older brother, Peter, has taught him to have "no mercy."

b)

Ender is so enraged that he begins to think that he is fighting with Peter, not Stilson, so he continues to inflict punishment.

c)

Ender has a genetic deficit that prevents him from controlling his anger.

d)

Ender wants to send a message to the other kids so they are less likely to challenge him in the future.

4.

How long did Ender have the "Monitor" inserted in his body?

a)

Since birth

b)

3 years

c)

2 year

d)

1 year

5.

Why was Peter rejected as a future military leader?

a)

He was/is too vicious

b)

He was/is too malleable

c)

He wasn't/isn't intelligent enough

d)

He wasn't/isn't physically strong enough

6.

Why wasn't Valentine chosen as a future military leader?

a)

She was/is considered "too violent"

b)

She was/is considered "only average" in her intelligence

c)

She was/is considered "too mild"

d)

She has a genetic defect that will likely cause her to die at an early age.

7.

What alien race has been battling humans for almost 100 years?

a)

The Vigils

b)

The Buggers

c)

The Monitors

d)

The Intolerables

8.

Who is Mazer Rackham?

a)

The colonel who comes to the Wiggins home and recruits Ender.

b)

The brilliant military commander who led the battle that prevented the aliens from defeating the humans 80 years before

c)

The doctor who removes Ender's Monitor.

d)

The leader of the alien race

9.

OPEN BOOK: Who tells Ender that he/she loves Ender at the end of Chapter 2?

a)

Ender's sister, Valentine

b)

Ender's father

c)

Ender's mother

d)

Ender's brother, Peter

10.

If Ender enlists in the officer training program (aka "Battle School"), when will he likely see his family next?

a)

Only once a year, on his birthday

b)

When he turns 12 during his first "leave" from the military

c)

When he turns 16

d)

Only after the Buggers are defeated

11.

What do the adults plan to do to Ender when he gets to school?

a)

Help him fit in

b)

Isolate him

c)

Teach him new games

d)

Show him how to fly

12.

What is the difference between Ender's demeanor and the demeanor of the other boys before launch?

a)

The other boys goof off, while Ender remains serious

b)

Ender goofs off, while the other boys remain serious

c)

Ender is scared and shows it, while the other boys are calm.

d)

The other boys are angry, while Ender is excited

13.

Why does Graff tell the others that Ender is the only smart one in the launch group?

a)

He was Ender to make a lot of friends.

b)

Ender wanted to be singled out.

c)

The other kids like knowing who is smart.

d)

He wants Ender to feel isolated.

14.

Why does Ender injure the other student?

a)

He realizes that he has made an enemy.

b)

He wants to protect himself.

c)

He knows the teachers won't help him.

d)

All of the above.

15.

What happens when Ender first enters the bunk room for the Salamander Army?

a)

He is welcomed as a valuable addition to their army

b)

He is told that he is not welcome and will be traded ASAP

c)

The commander tells him that he knows nothing but that he'll teach him everything he needs to know

d)

He is given a good bunk and extra food rations

16.

What is Petra's specialty as a soldier?

a)

Strategy

b)

Speed

c)

Shooting

d)

Leadership

17.

Who is the commander of Salamander Army?

a)

Petra

b)

Alai

c)

Dap

d)

Bonzo

18.

Who does Ender practice with after meals from Salamander Army?

a)

Bonzo

b)

Petra

c)

Dap

d)

Pinual

19.

Why does Ender sign up for an "earth-gravity personal combat" course?

a)

It's required

b)

It will help in the battles

c)

Petra is teaching it

d)

To learn more about self defense

20.

Why does Ender sign up for an "earth-gravity personal combat" course?

a)

It's required

b)

It will help in the battles

c)

Petra is teaching it

d)

To learn more about self defense

21.

What are your predictions for the rest of the book?

4 lines