Ender's Game: Chapter 14 Flashcards

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When does Graff eat?

When he is tense

Who is Admiral Chanrajnagar?

Serves I.F. and head of Command School on Eros

Why did Ender not like Eros?

It was a lot like Earth

How long was Ender at Command School when he was able to run all 15 levels of the simulator?

1 year Signup and view all the answers

What happened after Ender found the simulator challenging?

Graff left and Ender got a new companion Signup and view all the answers

Describe the appearance of the old man.

About 60, wrinkles, oldest man on Eros, white whiskers Signup and view all the answers

What 'game' did they play?

Ender's door was locked and they both kept silent for the longest time possible. Ender lost. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the old man and what will he do?

Mazor Rackham; he will be Ender's teacher/enemy and will devise the simulator for Ender. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Mazor Rackham wasn't with Ender?

His door was locked. Signup and view all the answers

What nickname did Ender give to Mazor Rackham?

Jailor Rackham Signup and view all the answers

How long ago was it when Mazor fought his battle?

70 years ago Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mazor say he hasn't died yet?

"The miracle of relativity" Signup and view all the answers

How long has Mazor been kept on Eros after battle?

20 years Signup and view all the answers

Why did they need Mazor on Eros?

To teach the person who would command the fleet. Signup and view all the answers

How did Mazor win the fleet?

He darted into one of the ships and it exploded. Signup and view all the answers

Explain Mazor's theory about the battle.

All of the buggers think as one mind-one body. They do not converse. The buggers have a queen, and when the queen died, the buggers gradually died too. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of place was Eros for the buggers?

The buggers' advance post in the First Invasion. Signup and view all the answers

Why don't people believe Mazor?

They couldn't find the queen - she got blown to pieces. Signup and view all the answers

Name 2 things humans learned from buggers.

Gravity manipulation, stellar energy Signup and view all the answers

Why is the weapon called Dr. Device?

Molecular Detachment Device (M.D. Device). Medical Doctor...Dr. Device. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Squadron leaders?

Everyone Ender trusted: Alai, Bean, Petra, Dink, Crazy Tom, Shen, Hot Soup, Fly Molo, Carn Carby. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Mazer's family?

His wife and children died; he had nothing to say to his grandchildren. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Petra?

She made a mistake in battle and she never became as daring. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ender need a doctor when he woke up?

He was eating his fist and blood was coming out. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ender ask Mazer about?

What happened to the students that failed. Signup and view all the answers

What happened one day to Ender when he was drilling his squadron leaders?

He blacked out with his face bloody, hallucinated for 3 days in bed. Signup and view all the answers

What happened with Ender's strange 'dream'?

Mazor Rackham and Graff talked about Ender, saying they cared and loved him. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the one that said he loved Ender?

Graff Signup and view all the answers

How old was Ender in Command School?

He did not even remember the day of his own birthday. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of day was it when Ender woke up to his room unlocked?

Final Examination Day Signup and view all the answers

What was the truth about what Ender has been doing for the last couple of months at Command School?

They weren't games - he was fighting real battles against the buggers, and he won the Third Invasion. Signup and view all the answers

What was Ender's reaction after the war?

He felt so guilty and angry for killing so many people/buggers. Signup and view all the answers

Who wants Ender dead?

Warsaw Pact Signup and view all the answers

Ender was asleep for how long during what?

5 days during the League War. Signup and view all the answers

Who won on Earth?

They called a truce - with the Locke Proposal. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ender's Game: Chapter 14 Overview

Graff eats when he is tense, showcasing a coping mechanism under stress.
Admiral Chanrajnagar is the head of Command School on Eros, representing leadership in the International Fleet (I.F.).
Ender dislikes Eros because it closely resembles Earth, evoking uncomfortable memories.
Ender spends a year at Command School to master all 15 levels of the simulator.
Following a challenging simulator session, Graff departs, leading Ender to a new companion for support.
The old man, Mazor Rackham, is described as about 60, with wrinkles and white whiskers, making him the oldest man on Eros.
Ender and Mazor play a game where they remain silent for a long time, and Ender ultimately loses, highlighting a test of patience.
Mazor Rackham becomes Ender's teacher and antagonist, tasked with creating the simulator that Ender will use.
While Mazer is absent, Ender's door remains locked, emphasizing a sense of confinement.
Ender nicknames Mazor as "Jailor Rackham," reflecting his feelings of imprisonment.
Mazor fought his battle 70 years prior, indicating the passage of time and history's impact on current events.
He attributes his longevity to "the miracle of relativity," suggesting a connection between time dilation and perception of life.
Mazer has been on Eros for 20 years post-battle, signifying his long-term commitment to training.
The necessity of Mazer's presence is to prepare the future fleet commander, highlighting the importance of mentorship.
Mazer's tactical prowess is illustrated when he detonates a ship, leading to victory.
Mazer theorizes that buggers operate as a collective mind with a singular queen, whose death leads to the collapse of their species.
Eros was a strategic outpost for buggers during the First Invasion, serving as a critical location in the war.
Skepticism surrounds Mazer's claims as the queen's remains were obliterated, making evidence elusive.
Humans learned gravity manipulation and stellar energy from the buggers, showcasing borrowed advanced technologies.
The weapon endorsed is the molecular detachment device (Dr.Device), a play on the acronym M.D. (Medical Doctor) linked to its purpose.
Ender's trusted squadron leaders include Alai, Bean, Petra, Dink, Crazy Tom, Shen, Hot Soup, Fly Molo, and Carn Carby, forming a loyal team.
Mazer’s family suffered tragic losses, affecting his emotional state and relationship with his grandchildren.
Petra's setback in battle caused her to shy away from taking risks again, impacting her development.
Ender needed medical attention after he was found injuring himself in a fit of stress.
Ender's concern about the fate of failed students indicates his awareness of the high stakes involved.
A blackout episode occurred for Ender during which he hallucinated for three days, a sign of extreme mental strain.
Ender's "dream" revealed a conversation between Mazer and Graff, where Graff professes love for Ender, desiring to connect emotionally.
The unexpected guilt and anger Ender feels post-war illustrate the psychological toll of his actions; he grapples with the moral implications of victory.
The Warsaw Pact desires Ender's death, suggesting growing tensions and looming threats against him.
Ender remained unconscious for five days during the League War, emphasizing the severity of conditions during conflicts.
A truce was achieved on Earth through the Locke Proposal, indicating a shift towards diplomacy amidst ongoing strife.

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