E6 Q2 Test Review: Mars Patel
According to the final events of the podcast, Pruitt Prep is a:
A spaceship headed for Mars.
"Caddy Patchett has always been a great friend, but she's never had to be a leader before. But with Mars missing, Toothpick and JP are looking to her for guidance." Without changing the meaning of the sentence, which other word could be used to replace the word guidance?
Advice
The title of the podcast is "The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel." Which statement best expresses the subject of the story?
Aurora has disappeared, but no one is listening to Mars' about her being missing.
How does the author create suspense in the episode?
Aurora's disappearance creates suspension that carries throughout the episode and keeps the reader intrigued.
Which quote from the podcast does NOT support Caddy's ability to hear the others' thoughts?
Caddy - "Mars, what did you bring for lunch?"
How does the author use Mars' interactions with Caddy in the podcast to advance the plot?
Caddy begins to leave messages for Mars just like he did for Aurora.
According to the podcast, why does Caddy continue to record messages for Mars?
Caddy feels that recording the messages makes it seem as if Mars is there with the group.
According to the podcast, Caddy was suspended from school for what reason?
Caddy made the false announcement of the wolves being loose in the school.
According to the podcast, what is the purpose of the GFT test?
Caddy stated that it would help to decide their future.
Caddy tells LP that Mars' mom has decided to move to?
Cleveland, Ohio
"I encouraged Mars at first, but you have stepped into territory more dangerous than you've realized." What words could replace "encourage" and "dangerous" to change the meaning of the above sentence?
Deterred, safe
During the assembly, a demonstration of a hologram was experienced by the students attending the assembly. Based on this sentence, which sentence uses the word hologram in the same manner?
During the MTV music awards, my favorite singer appeared as a hologram.
How does adding Ethica to the group of friends contributes to the development of the plot?
Ethica is Randall's (Toothpick's) girlfriend who he invited along to help with the search for Mars, Aurora, and Jonas.
"Can you send a message on a beam of light?" Based on this sentence, what is Oliver Pruitt referring to?
Hologram
"Poking the tiger" is an example of which type of figurative language?
Idiom
Based on the events of the podcast, who was the person who kidnapped Mars from the school dance?
Jonas
Why does Jonas leave the hiding spot during the code red?
Jonas believed that the code red was a drill and left to use the restroom.
How does Mars' interaction with Jonas' mother and the detention teacher contribute to the overall meaning of the podcast?
Jonas' mother and the detention teacher are ignoring Mars' concerns about the disappearance of Jonas and Aurora.
As the group of friends prepare to take the test, which of these events did NOT happen?
Lunch was cancelled because of a fire.
Pruitt Prep is a prestigious school for gifted students. What can you infer about the conversation in the janitor's closet and the reference to Pruitt Prep?
Mars and his friends believe that Aurora and Jonas are students at Pruitt Prep.
When analyzing the events of the podcast, what inferences can be made about the disappearance of Aurora and Jonas?
Mars believes that Aurora and Jonas were kidnapped by Pruitt Prep.
How does the author use Mars' video call to Austin London in Australia to advance the plot?
Mars discovers that Lost in London has also disappeared.
During the dance, Mars steps out to call Aurora to tell her about Caddy. Based on the events in the podcast, what happens to Mars while he's leaving a message for Aurora?
Mars drops his phone when someone grabs and kidnaps him.
Based on the events of the podcast, what happened at Mars' house but no one else's house?
Mars had multiple power outages at his house.
According to the podcast, the group feels that Mars is not acting like himself. What conclusions can you draw from Mars' behavior?
Mars is being controlled by Oliver Pruitt, which is why Caddy can't read his thoughts.
Based on the events of the podcast, what is JP referring to when he says to Mars, "Did a snake bite you and cause paralysis?"
Mars is standing still when he should be dancing with Caddy.
After the fall, Mars reveals that he pushed them off the cliff because:
Mars knew that there was a ledge where they could talk safely because there are no cameras.
How does the author use Mars' interactions with his mother to advance the plot?
Mars loves his mother and does not want to disappoint her, but he has to find Aurora and Jonas.
According to the podcast, as the group is looking out over the beach, what does Mars do to his friends?
Mars pushes his friends over the edge of the cliff.
According to the events of the episode, what is the consequence of Mars being picked up by the police officer?
Mars recognized the police officer's mistake, so the police officer left Mars on the side of the road a mile away from home.
In the previous episode, Mars was suspended from school by the principal. What school rule has Mars broken in the opening of episode 3?
Mars sneaked into choir to speak with Caddy, when he is supposed to be suspended.
. Episode 2 begins with Mars in the backseat of a police car. Why is Mars in the backseat of a police car?
Mars went into Jonas's without permission and set off the alarm looking for Aurora and Jonas.
How does the author use the actions of Mars over the course of the episode to develop the subject of the story?
Mars' actions demonstrate his deep concern about the disappearance of Aurora and Jonas.
How did the author use Mars' interaction with the other characters in the episode to reveal his frustrations about the disappearances of Aurora and Jonas?
Mars' relationships with the other characters have deteriorated because no one believes him that Aurora and Jonas are missing.
How does the author use Mr. Q's interactions with the other characters in the podcast to reveal his true motives?
Mr. Q gained the kids' confidence, but he really works for Oliver Pruitt.
Based on the conversation between friends on the boat ride home, what inferences can be made about Mr. Q's involvement in the disappearance of Aurora and Jonas?
Mr. Q is a part of the disappearance of Aurora and Jonas.
According to the events of the podcast, why does Mr. Q. come to the rescue of the
Mr. Q is helping them because he suspects that Pruitt Prep has been kidnapping other students.
"Mars Patel, through the year you said that I was your idol. That you wanted to be like me." Based on this sentence, what does the word idol most closely mean?
One who is loved and respected to a great degree; hero.
According to the events of the podcast, which of the abilities did Mars and his friends NOT gain during their time on the island?
See through walls.
How does the trip on the ferry contribute to the development of the story?
The ferry is controlled by Oliver Pruitt and Pruitt Prep.
How does the development of Mars over the course of the episode advance the plot?
The listener discovers that Mars is deeply concerned about the well-being of his friends, Aurora and Jonas.
How is the subject of the podcast shaped and refined by Mars' relationships with the other characters?
The other characters are ignoring Mars' concerns about Aurora's and Jonas' disappearances.
During the ride in the police car, the police officer made a mistake that Mars noticed right away. What was the police officer's mistake?
The police officer called Mars by his real name, not his nickname.
How does Mars develop as a character over the course of the episode?
The reader learns that Mars is a major character that is concerned about the disappearance of his friends and no one is listening to him.
Based on the events from the podcast, how did Mars and his friends get off the island?
They were able to get a ride with Mr. Q.
"Pruit Prep, where is it you might ask? It must exist. It has a website." In this quote, what does the word exist mean?
To be real.
According to Caddy, what is the meaning of the words AD ASTRA that Aurora left in her text message to Mars?
To the stars
After listening to Mars and his friends' adventure on Gale Island, Toothpick and Caddy developed new abilities. Based on the events in the podcast which friend gained the ability of being a genius?
Toothpick
Based on the podcast, the only entrance to the school is through the loading dock that high above the ground. What is the group's plan for entering the loading dock?
Toothpick built a human slingshot and will send JP into the loading dock.
"On this island, you are impervious. You can't be hurt. At least, not on this island." In this sentence what does the word impervious mean?
Unable to be injured or hurt.
