Ender's Game

Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

CHAPTERS 1-3

Reading Check

1. What is removed from Ender’s head?

2. What is Ender called after he believes he “washed out” of battle school?

3. Where does Ender agree to go to with Colonel Graff?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What is the purpose of the monitors in relation to world and galactic events?

2. What are the main personality differences between Ender’s siblings Valentine and Peter?

3. What is the significance of Ender’s reasoning regarding why he kept kicking Stilson?

Paired Resource

“Synopsis of Science Fiction”

• This article provides background on the genre of science fiction and its history.
• The article discusses elements of science fiction evident in Ender’s Game, considered a modern classic in this genre.
• In what ways does Card demonstrate and introduce elements of the science fiction genre throughout this section of the novel?

“How Fiction Can Change Reality”

• This 4-minute TED-Ed video discusses how reading fiction can lead to real world changes and alter societal beliefs.
• This resource may be beneficial in identifying themes and other significant ideas throughout the novel.