Little Brother • This chapter makes reference to the ACLU – look it up ... what is it? Why is it important here? Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 8:03 PM
Little Brother • The BART and the SF Bridge Authority both use Fast-pass type technology to supposedly make it easier for consumers to use their systems; however, these chip- cards also track the movement of the users, thus taking away their freedom. What ways do we cu Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 8:01 PM
Little Brother • What types of posters does Marcus have to remove from his bedroom wall in order to use his projector? Why is the type of music he listens to relevant to our understanding of the character? Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 8:00 PM
Little Brother • “What if we changed the definition of normal?” – What do you think of this line? Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 7:59 PM
Little Brother • What is the difference between “guilty people” and “people with secrets” as defined by Marcus? Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 7:58 PM
Little Brother • What is the continued claim to support the increase in tracking that is being done to the citizens of SF? Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 7:50 PM
Little Brother • Marcus spends two pages explaining the “paradox of the false positive.” Describe it in simple terms and decide if you think it’s acceptable or not that “To catch ten bad guys, you have to haul in and investigate two hundred thousand innocent people.” Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 7:49 PM
Little Brother • Marcus notes that he’s done all this to his dad when referring to the chaos that has happened in SF. He doesn’t seem to care about the trouble he’s caused the city and its citizens, just that which he’s caused his father. What do we learn about Marcus Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 7:48 PM
Little Brother • Marcus writes about the young man who calls in to the California Live radio show that “He sounded like an idiot. Not just the incoherent words, but also his gloating tone. He sounded like a kid who was indecently proud of himself. He was a kid who was Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 6:56 PM
Little Brother • “Watching you try is like watching a bird fly into a window again and again” (p. 159). What are two literary devices used in this stunning description given by Jolu about his frustration with Marcus’ work and lack of progress? Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 6:55 PM
Little Brother • What does the contrast of how old and young envision being spied on say about the assumptions of both the young and the old? Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 6:55 PM
Little Brother • Marcus describes the setting at the concert and that there are very young children there. He assumes “No one would do anything too stupid with kids that little in the crowd. No one wanted to see little kids get hurt.” What does this tell us about Marc Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 6:54 PM
Little Brother • Al-Jazeera is a real news service – do some basic research and list three things about Al-Jazeera. Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 6:53 PM
Little Brother • Identify the comment that Ange makes during their fight that suggests that Marcus may be letting his power go to his head. Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 6:52 PM
Little Brother • Marcus notes that, “Holding in the secret had dirtied me, soiled my spirit.” What does he mean by this? And do you think this is something the DHS would have intended? Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 6:51 PM
Little Brother • Barbara reminds Marcus that his story now is not his own; it belongs to her and she is sending it out to the world. How is this an important message for Marcus to remember, especially since he is such a fan of communicating through the Internet? Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 6:50 PM
Little Brother • Marcus tells the story of putting Charles’s clothing in the urinal at camp. Do you think this is an example of bullying or is it just an early example of Marcus standing up for what he believes is right? Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 6:49 PM
Little Brother • The whole VampMob game is a juxtaposition of innocence and adulthood, freedom and power ... how so? Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 6:49 PM
Little Brother • When Marcus is speaking to the two young boys who idolize him and are rescuing him he tells them that he will be sure to look after them and give them tips on how to stay safe. What does this remind us about Marcus’ character? Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 6:48 PM
Little Brother • What is the important thing Marcus realizes about most of the folks who are on Treasure Island with him? How does it prove Jolu’s earlier fears to be true? Answers: 1 Asked by Connor M #1164889 Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2021 6:47 PM
Alexander Hamilton How did other politicians feel about Hamilton’s ideas as Secretary of the Treasury? Answers: 1 Asked by Nyaliz H #1164859 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/23/2021 7:42 PM
Mother to Mother Chapter 8 Answers: 1 Asked by Zahraa H #1034507 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/23/2021 7:39 PM
Mother to Mother How old was Mandisa when she was forced to leave Blouvlei? Answers: 1 Asked by Thando l #1026850 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/23/2021 7:34 PM
Mother to Mother What happens to China? After Mandisa moved in with his family Answers: 1 Asked by Sinako M #838582 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/23/2021 7:26 PM