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CHAPTER 7 (pp. 66-96)
DUE DATE:
Vocabulary-List the part of speech and the definition for the word within the context of the sentence
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“A suppressed religion” (___)-(________)____________________________________
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Perception (77) -(________)_______________________________________________
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Maneuvers (79) -(________)______________________________________________
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Comprehension Questions- *Highlight an ellipsis used to indicate an ommission
1.
What does the conversation at the beginning of the chapter reveal about the officials’ plans for
Ender? What does is reveal about the way adults view children in this society? Cite evidence to
support your idea.
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2. How has Alai given Ender a “sacred gift”? In the text, the narrator shares that “Ender had never
spoken of that to anyone…but had kept it as a memory of holiness.” What did Ender’s mother do
that he refers to as “memory of holiness”? (69-70)
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3. Based on the examples above, what can the reader infer happened regarding religion in this
futuristic society? What warning might the author be hinting at regarding the role of government
in the contemporary society’s future?
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4. Why does Ender obey orders in battle and disobey them the next time? (90-92)
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5. What is the difference between Bonzo’s “hot” anger and Enders “cold” anger? Consider the
difference in the ways they behave (87).
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b. Ender:_____________________________________________________________
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6. Ender doesn’t respect Bonzo’s leadership style. What does he observe that works and doesn’t
work? (77, 86-87, 91)
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CHAPTER 8 (pp. 97-119)
Vocabulary-Use the internet to search for the meaning behind each word and list its meaning
within the context of the text
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Hegemony (98)-____________________________________________________________
Strategoi (Greek meaning, also Strategos) (98)-______________________________________
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Xenophobia (not in chapter text)-_________________________________________________
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Genocide (not in chapter text)-____________________________________________________
Comprehension Questions-*Highlight two appositive phrases used in responses.
7. Explain what happens as Ender is received by his new army, Rat. Include his initial interaction
with Rose de Nose, the commander of Rat Army, and Dink Meeker, his toon leader.
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8. Reread the pages where Dink discusses childhood, the games being played at the Battleschool, and
the Bugger war. Summarize at least four of the points/conclusions Dink makes to Ender and
number them.
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9. Ender thinks about his conversation with Dink regarding the Buggers, but he doesn’t reach Dink’s
conclusions. The narrator shares Ender’s response in the lines, “Believed, but the seed of doubt
was there, and it stayed and every now and then sent out a little root. It changed everything, to
have that seed growing. It made Ender listen more carefully to what people meant, instead of
what they said. It made him wise” (111).
a. What type of figurative language is used in the underlined words above?________________
b. Briefly explain the literal meaning of “seed of doubt” to which the narrator refers.__________
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c. How might it make Ender “wise”?__________________________________________
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10. What important plot complications occurred in this chapter? How does Ender respond to them?
Include two incidents of conflict in your response.
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CHAPTER 9 (pp. 120-153)
Vocabulary-Pick your own vocabulary words and list the part of speech and the definition for the word
within the context of the sentence.
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Comprehension Questions-Highlight a dash used in a response.
*A dash (--) is used to indicate an interruption or as a substitute for “it is” or “they are” like in There is
only one person for this job—Mr. Wingard. They are not used often in formal writing, and they are
double the length of a hypen (-).
11. What has the Battleschool’s computer done in regards to Ender’s mind game? Why is this so
unusual? What concern do Colonel Graff and Major Imbu bring up about the computer’s actions?
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12. Based on the computer’s actions, what might the author be implying about technology in the
future?
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13. What is Peter’s plan? Explain it. Why does Valentine agree to it? (125-138)
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14. Now, at the age of nine, Ender reflects on his year at Battleschool. What internal conflict is Ender
facing? Explain the conflict he is feeling and why he might be feeling this way (138-141).
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15. Why does Graff approach Valentine to ask her to write the letter? And, afterwards, why does
Valentine feel as if she’s “sold” Ender? (141-153)
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CHAPTER 10 (pp. 154-172)
Vocabulary-Pick your own vocabulary words and list the part of speech and the definition for the word
within the context of the sentence.
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Comprehension Questions- Highlight a gerund used as a subject in a response
*A gerund is a verbal that ends in –ing and functions as a noun. The term verbal means it’s a word based on a
verb, but it functions differently in the sentence. Examples of a gerund as a subject:
 Running might satisfy your need for exercise. In this sentence, Running is the subject and might satisfy is the
verb phrase.
 Learning about grammar is always fun! In this sentence, Learning is the subject and is is the linking verb.
16. Re-read Major Anderson and Colonel Graff’s conversation at the start of the chapter regarding
Ender’s early promotion. Their conversation includes the words and phrases “rigged games,” “our
lives depend on him,” “privacy,” “isolation,” and “loneliness of power.” Explain the purpose behind
his promotion and at least two concerns Major Anderson brings to light for the reader (154-155).
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17. Ender wants to be a good commander, yet he makes some choices that he thinks he shouldn’t have
during practice with his new army, Dragon (158-165). Based on the text, what does he do right
and what does he do wrong?
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18. At the end of chapter 10, Ender decides that “…he was strong enough to defeat them—the teachers,
his enemies” (172). Explain the events involving Alai and Valentine that have brought him to this
decision.
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CHAPTER 11 (pp. 173-199)
Comprehension Questions
19. In the beginning of chapter 11, Ender reflects on his experience since he’s become the
commander of Dragon army. What is the mood in this part of the text? Cite at least two
details from the text to support your answer. *Mood is the feeling or atmosphere the writer creates
for the reader through the description of the setting, imagery, or words that describe a character’s
emotions. It can usually be described in one or two adjectives.
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20. Re-read the discussion between Colonel Graff and another official (173-174). What has
happened to politics on Earth regarding the Warsaw Pact? who might the “active citizens
on the net” be?
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21. Think about Ender as a commander. How does he treat his army compared to the way he
treats an individual solider? Cite details from the text in your explanation.
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22. In at least four sentences, summarize Dragon army’s battle with Rabbit Army. Be sure to
include: before the battle, Ender’s strategies used during the battle, and Carn Carby’s
response to defeat. (180-184)
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23. In search of new knowledge, Ender goes to the video room to watch “vids” of Mazer Rackham and
other commanders during the First and Second Invasions. Who does Ender learn new strategies
from? What is so strange about the footage of Mazer Rackham’s victory?
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PART 2- Chapters 7 to 11
Chapter 7
-4 Vocabulary words
-6 Comprehension Questions
-1 ellipsis, original, correctly used (1 point)
-Conventions count
Chapter 8
-4 Vocabulary words
- 4 Comprehension Questions
-2 appositive phrases, original, correct (2 points)
-Conventions count
Chapter 9
-2 Vocabulary words (2 points)
- 5 Comprehension Questions
-1 dash, original, correct (2 points)
-Conventions count
Chapter 1o
-2 Vocabulary words
- 3 Comprehension Questions
-1 gerund as a subject (2 points)
-Conventions count
Chapter 11
- 5 Comprehension Questions
-Conventions count
Total Points
_________/10 points
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