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What event led to Ender Wiggins feeling isolated at Battle School?

He was chosen as the leader of his group.

He was bullied by Bernard. (correct)

He excelled at every game.

He was praised by Colonel Graff.

What did Ender do to seek revenge on Bernard after being bullied?

He sent anonymous messages using a hack. (correct)

He avoided all confrontations.

He became friends with Bernard.

He reported him to the teachers.

How does Ender first demonstrate his combat skills at Battle School?

By breaking Bernard's arm. (correct)

By leading his Launch group to victory.

By training with Petra.

By winning the Giant's Drink game.

Why did Ender go to Battle School?

To avoid being an embarrassment to his family. Signup and view all the answers

What significant decision do Ender's parents make concerning his acceptance into Battle School?

They are upset but realize they must let him go. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes Ender's relationship with Alai?

They become friends and allies. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of Bonzo, the leader of Salamander army, towards Ender?

He looks down on Ender for being young and small. Signup and view all the answers

In the game The Giant's Drink, how does Ender overcome the challenge?

He defeats the Giant by killing it. Signup and view all the answers

What reveals the truth about Ender's battles during his last test in Command School?

He was leading troops against the Buggers all along. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Ender's teacher at Command School?

Mazer Rackham Signup and view all the answers

What does Ender find on the new planet that reminds him of fairy land?

An egg of a Bugger queen Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role that Peter assumes during the chaos after the war?

He inherits political power. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ender dedicate his life to after discovering the Bugger egg?

Helping the Bugger queen succeed on another planet. Signup and view all the answers

How does Ender feel about his actions during the simulation battles?

Guilt-ridden for destroying a race. Signup and view all the answers

What previous experience does Ender rely on while at Command School?

His training at Battle School. Signup and view all the answers

What does Valentine write about after the war?

The histories of the Bugger Wars. Signup and view all the answers

What action does Ender take that leads to a victory for Salamander Army?

He disobeys Bonzo and shoots during the battle. Signup and view all the answers

What is Peter's role in influencing public opinion regarding the Bugger War?

He convinces Valentine to write on the net as Locke. Signup and view all the answers

What challenge does Ender face when he is given command of the Dragon Army?

He cannot trade any of his unqualified soldiers. Signup and view all the answers

What strategy does Ender employ to improve his chances of winning battles?

He studies old war videos and Buggers' tactics. Signup and view all the answers

What consequence does Ender face as a result of his continuous victories?

He is warned that others are angry about his success. Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of Ender's fight with Bonzo?

Ender uses steam and intelligence to win. Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurs following Ender's fight with Bonzo?

Ender is sent to Command School. Signup and view all the answers

How does Graff influence the battle schedule at the Battle School?

He increases the number of battles without warning. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ender's Family

Ender is the third child in his family, which is illegal.
Ender bullies other children for being the third child.
Ender's brother, Peter, threatens to kill Ender.
Ender's sister, Valentine, threatens to tell on Peter.

Ender's Early Life

Ender is visited by the government due to his fight with Stillson.
Ender is invited to Battle School.
Ender's parents are upset, but realize they must let him go.

Battle School

Ender becomes the teacher's pet at Battle School.
Ender accidentally breaks Bernard's arm.
Ender settles into his new space and meets Dap.
Ender begins to miss home.
Bernard bullies Ender and Ender gets revenge by hacking into Bernard's desk.
Ender becomes the leader of a Launch Group.
Ender faces challenges in the “Giant's Drink” game.
The Launchies learn new moves and form a group with Alai as the leader.
Ender completes the “Giant's Drink” game by killing the Giant and progressing to "Fairyland."

Ender's Journey in Battle School

Ender leaves his friend Alai behind to join the Salamander Army.
Bonzo (the Salamander group leader) dislikes Ender's age, size, and lack of skill.
Bonzo forbids Ender from participating in battles.
Petra, the only female in the Salamander Army, helps Ender learn battle strategies.
Ender disobeys Bonzo's orders and shoots during a battle.
Ender's actions lead Salamander Army to victory.
Bonzo punishes Ender for disobedience by trading him to the Rat Army.

Peter's Influence

Peter convinces Valentine to write on the net using the pseudonym Locke.
Valentine adopts the pseudonym Demosthenes.
Peter and Valentine gain influence and popularity online.

Ender's Leadership

Ender is given command of the Dragon Army, a previously unsuccessful army.
Ender is given untrained and unqualified soldiers.
Ender begins to isolate Bean, like Graff isolated him, due to Bean's intelligence.

Changes at Battle School

Anderson and Graff alter the battle schedule, increasing battles to multiple per day.
Ender trains his soldiers effectively and consistently outmaneuvers opponents.
Ender studies the Buggers' fighting tactics and replicates them.

Ender's Conflict

Ender is warned by Dink Meeker and Petra that his constant winning is causing resentment.
Ender is attacked by Bonzo and his crew in the showers.
Ender uses steam and intelligence to defeat Bonzo.
Ender is immediately forced into battle after the fight with Bonzo.
Ender graduates Battle School and is sent to Command School with a reprieve in Greensboro.

Command School

Ender reunites with Valentine in Greensboro.
Ender learns about the Third Invasion, which targets the Buggers, not Earth.
Mazer Rackham, the winner of the previous Bugger invasion, becomes Ender's teacher.
Ender participates in simulation games against Mazer.
Ender's Command School test involves destroying a planet, which is revealed to be a Bugger planet.
Ender is revealed to have been leading the troops against the Buggers throughout his time at Battle School and Command School.

The Consequences of the War

A war breaks out.
Peter inherits power due to the chaos.
Graff is acquitted of the crimes he was accused of.
Ender, Valentine, and Graff join a group to colonize Bugger planets.
Valentine writes the history of the Bugger Wars.
Ender discovers a Bugger egg and realizes the Buggers were trying to communicate with him through the game.
Ender dedicates his life to helping the Bugger egg (queen) succeed on a safe planet.
Ender publishes a book based on the egg's telepathic messages, becoming known as "Speaker for the Dead."
Peter reads the book and asks Ender to write his story.