Questions and Answers
How did Valentine almost get her and her brother into trouble?
She did a brilliant paper on analysis of Demosthenes and the principal wanted it published.
Why is Peter mad at Val?
Because Demosthenes is getting more respect than Locke.
Where did Graff take Val?
To see Ender at a mansion on a hill.
How old is Ender now?
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How long has he been here?
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How did Val and Ender spend their time?
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How old is Peter now?
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What analogy did Val use to describe all three siblings?
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What did Ender want from Peter?
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What did Ender do after Val spoke to him?
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What do IPL and ISL stand for?
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Where is/how far is I.F. Command?
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It is most likely that most buggers are _________ soldiers.
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What are buggers?
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What can the buggers do?
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When will they arrive?
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What is an ansible?
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Why does Graff think we are fighting buggers?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Relationships
- Valentine expressed her analytical skills through a paper on Demosthenes, causing potential trouble by drawing attention from the principal.
- Peter is frustrated with Valentine as Demosthenes gains more recognition than his persona, Locke.
- The siblings, Ender, Valentine, and Peter, have a complex relationship, likened to "two faces of the same coin" with Valentine as the connective metal.
Ender and His Environment
- Ender is currently 10 years old and has been at his current location for 2 months.
- He and Valentine spent time together on a raft that Ender built, highlighting their bond during this time.
- Ender's desire for love and acceptance from Peter is a central theme, as he seeks brotherly affection.
Space and the Buggers
- The Inter-Planetary Launch (IPL) and Inter-Stellar Launch (ISL) are crucial terms in the context of space travel in the story.
- I.F. Command is located on the planet Eros, approximately 3 months away at maximum speed.
- Buggers are an advanced alien species characterized as insect-like and are speculated to predominantly consist of female soldiers.
Buggers' Communication and Threat
- Buggers possess the ability for ships and individuals to communicate across vast galactic distances.
- They are expected to arrive within the next five years, posing a significant threat.
- Ansible, originally referred to as Philotic Parallax Instantaneous Communicator, is a key plot device allowing communication over long distances.
Themes and Underlying Messages
- Graff's belief that humanity is fighting buggers due to an inability to communicate reflects larger themes of misunderstanding and conflict.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 13 from 'Ender's Game' with these flashcards. This quiz covers key events and character interactions, allowing you to explore the dynamics between Valentine, Peter, and Ender. Perfect for students looking to recap important plot points and character motivations.
