The Name of This Book Is Secret

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following best describes the narrative point of view in the novel?

A) Third-person omniscient

B) Third-person limited

C) First person

D) Intrusive narration

2. Which of the following is not a round character in the novel?

A) Gloria Fortune

B) Max-Ernest

C) Dr. L

D) The Narrator

3. Which of the following is the best example of a fourth-wall break in the story?

A) The narrator writes from the perspective of more than one character.

B) The narrator explains both Cass’s and Max-Ernest’s feelings behind ending their collaboration.

C) The narrator directly addresses the reader and accepts a “bribe” from them to continue the story.

D) The narrator warns that the Midnight Sun will burn down, although the characters themselves do not know it.

4. What is the strongest example of an object that symbolizes Cass in the novel?

A) The Symphony of Smells

B) The magician’s notebook

C) Cass’s backpack

D) The cotton candy Smoochie

5. Which of the following are major motifs in the novel?

A) Secrets, carnivals, and synesthesia

B) Codes, secrets, and backpacks

C) Secrets, backpacks, and carnivals

D) Synesthesia, codes, and secrets

6. Which of the following best characterizes the relationship between the role of the magician (Pietro Bergamo) and Cass and Max-Ernest in the novel?

A) Character foil

B) Absent mentor

C) Model hero

D) Dependable sidekick

7. What are the primary character traits associated with Cass and Max-Ernest, respectively, that represent their individual sources of strength?

A) Intelligence and empathy

B) Survivalism and logic

C) Courage and patience

D) Adaptability and impulsiveness

8. Which of the following best expresses a conflict Cass resolves in her character arc?

A) She overcomes fear to confront evil and expose wrongdoing.

B) She rejects social norms to discover new ideas and create new paths.

C) She adapts rigid thinking to allow interdependence and accept friendship.

D) She accepts her insecurities to defy perfectionism and celebrate differences.

9. What is the most significant difference between the protagonists and the antagonists in the novel?

A) Cass and Max-Ernest find empowerment in their differences, while Dr. L and Ms. Mauvais fixate on the appearance of perfection.

B) Cass and Max-Ernest are resourceful and intelligent, while Dr. L and Ms. Mauvais are rash and illogical.

C) Cass and Max-Ernest rely on their own abilities, while Dr. L and Ms. Mauvais use the power of others.

D) Cass and Max-Ernest accept help from others, while Dr. L and Ms. Mauvais reject potential allies.

10. Which of the following best identifies the resolution of the plot?

A) Cass and Max-Ernest rescue Benjamin Blake from Dr. L and Ms. Mauvais.

B) Owen helps Cass, Max-Ernest, and Benjamin escape from the Midnight Sun.

C) Larry and Wayne locate the missing children and bring them home safely.

D) The magician contacts Cass and Max-Ernest with instructions for the new steps of their journey.

Long Answer

Compose a response of 2-3 sentences, incorporating text details to support your response.

1. How do Cass and Max-Ernest both demonstrate Personal Differences as Innate Sources of Strength in the novel?

2. How does the antagonists’ obsession with attaining immortality demonstrate Fixation on Perfection as a Corrupting Factor?