English 4 Summer Read, "An Absolutely Remarkable Thing" by Hank Green

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4 questions

Please answer each of the following questions in a thoughtful, well-developed paragraph, using your best grammar and vocabulary.

The first two questions are worth 10 points. I will be looking for:
* Specific, concrete, accurate references to the text (7 points)
* A formal academic writing style without too many errors (3 points)

The second question is worth 20 points. I will be looking for:
* Specific, concrete, accurate references to the text (8 points)
* A clear and well-developed claim in response to the question (7 points)
* A formal academic writing style without too many errors (5 points)

You are permitted to have the Grammarly browser extension on and active during this test. 

Before we begin, please read the following statement:

I value academic integrity and I expect you to perform your work without the assistance of web pages, friends, or any other sources. Examples of cheating on this test include but are not limited to cutting and pasting from any website, consulting any website for ideas, or sharing exam questions with peers. Right now, I have faith in you as a man of honor. Do not risk losing that positive reputation by engaging in academic dishonesty. If I discover that you have not met my expectation of academic integrity, you will earn a zero for this exam and you will face disciplinary consequences as well.

Please type your full name in the box below to certify that you have read and understood this statement.

In a well-developed paragraph, tell me which character you found most interesting, appealing, or relatable. In your paragraph, provide as much specific detail about the character as you can recall and explain why you found this character interesting, appealing, or relatable.

In a well-developed paragraph, tell me something you did not like about the novel. In your paragraph, provide as much specific detail as possible about this aspect of the novel and explain your opinion.

Choose ONE of the following central themes of the novel:

The ways we use and are used by the internet
The ways popular news media and the internet creates divisions in society

In a well developed paragraph, explain how this theme is developed by the main events of the novel and what statement you think the novel is making about this topic. Be as specific as possible. Explain your answer in detail.