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The chapter begins with _____ speaking to Admiral Chamrajnagar. Chamrajnagar isn't too happy with the length of _____ that it took Graff to get Ender to ____.
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The one thing that Ender does enjoy on Eros is a game _____ where he can control a ship that has to take out enemy ships. He enjoys this new challenge and continuously gets _____ at it.
Eventually, the game becomes too easy for Ender and he complains to _____ about it. _____ doesn't have much of a reaction.
Shortly after, Ender encounters a strange old _____ in his room. The door is locked, so Ender is stuck in his room with him.
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Eventually, for no apparent reason, the old man _____ Ender and pins him down. Ender admits _____. The man then introduces himself as Ender's _____
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Ender's new teacher lets Ender know that he is going to begin preparing the games in the _____. He is going to make the enemy close to _____ for Ender to defeat.
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The last thing that Ender's new teacher reveals before leaving Ender's room is his name: _____. _____ is the star soldier who led the International Fleet to victory.
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Unfortunately for Rackham, nobody ever came to believe his theory of a queen bugger. The _____ of his time couldn't bear the fact that they were outsmarted by a soldier.
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Rackham explains how in this new invasion, there won't be much of a chance to _____ the buggers by killing the queen first. The queen is probably hidden away safe on a home _____.
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After a while, Rackham feels like Ender is ready for his most challenging simulation yet. Rackham will constantly adapt to Ender's movements and will continue to present a greater and greater challenge to his squadron.
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Ender's nights are hard. He has one particular _____ that is troubling. He dreams of the Giant's game that he faced in Battle School.
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Ender isn't the only one who is tired. _____ is also very tired, and Ender has been using her a bit too much in the simulations.
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The simulation begins, and Ender is handed older ships to do the battling. He is up against tremendous odds since he is incredibly _____.
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Eventually, Ender's plan works. The Dr.Devices are shot at the planet and the planet _____.
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Ender asks to go to _____, but Graff and Rackham have other plans. They fear that Ender will take charge of one of the armies on Earth.
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His friends remain in his room as they try to figure out what their _____ now holds.
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Graff and Rackham make sure Ender's room is _____. Eventually, he is greeted by his _____.
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Ender continues defeating the enemy in the simulator, all the while he deals with horrid _____ at night.
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The scene turns to Ender who is having trouble adapting to life on the asteroid of Eros. He believes that they are forcing him to live the life of a loner on purpose.
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Chamrajnagar goes onto explain that the children from _____ are now under his control at Eros.
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As he gets better at the game, it also becomes _____. Instead of only controlling one ship, he begins to control multiple ships.
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Before long, Ender begins training with Rackham. He learns things from the invasion _____ that he himself had never seen.
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At one point, Ender asks Rackham how he was able to survive so long. He responded by letting him know that they kept him alive by using _____ in their favor.
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Later, Ender asks Rackham a very important question: how did he _____ the buggers in the Second Invasion?
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Rackham goes onto to describe the history of Eros. Eros was not at first a human colony, but a bugger colony that was used by the buggers during the ____.
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Luckily, the International Fleet has advanced its weaponry. The _____ is their top weapon.
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Eventually, Ender begins training in a new way. He now controls an entire _____ in the game with separate squadrons of ships.
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Soon enough, Ender grows to learn the _____ and _____ of all of his squadron leaders.
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Before long, Ender and his squadron leaders are in their simulators facing this new challenge that Rackham has brought forth. Ender is able to easily defeat the enemies.
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After this first simulation is over, Rackham brings on more and more simulations that all grow more difficult. Ender wins them, but not without heavy _____.
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Eventually, Ender also _____ under the stress of the situation. He is given time to rest until he feels well enough to battle again.
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One day, Ender is surprised to wake up in his room without Rackham there and without his door being _____.
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The International Fleet administrators that have been observing the whole scene are overcome with _____.
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Ender is even more surprised, though, when Rackham approaches and reveals the truth behind the whole situation. Ever since Rackham took over as his teacher, Ender has been in _____ of the actual International Fleet.
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Later in his room, Ender is overtaken by the enormity of the situation. While others are celebrating his victory and hailing Ender as a _____, he is trying to cope with the fact that he not only _____ an entire race of beings.
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Study Notes
Chapter 14 Overview
- Admiral Chamrajnagar expresses dissatisfaction with Graff's efforts to prepare Ender for command.
- Ender enjoys a dynamic game on Eros, which challenges him as it adapts to his strategies, enhancing his skills.
Encounter with the Old Man
- Ender meets a mysterious elderly man locked in his room, who remains silent and observes him.
- The old man suddenly attacks Ender, emphasizing the importance of not underestimating seemingly passive individuals.
- The man reveals himself as Ender’s new mentor, Rackham, a legendary figure from the previous war.
Rackham's Insights and Plans
- Rackham shares knowledge about the buggers and discusses the importance of strategies beyond just targeting a queen.
- He explains that defeating the buggers will require facing entire fleets rather than singular ships.
- Rackham prepares Ender for an intense simulation, paralleling the real battles faced in the Second Invasion.
Ender's Psychological Struggles
- Ender experiences troubling nightmares, reflecting his internal conflict about becoming a killer.
- He recognizes the human limitations of his squadrons, especially after Petra suffers from burnout during simulations.
Simulations and Tactical Challenges
- During simulations, Ender faces overwhelming numbers, but utilizes creative tactics to break formations and strategize successful attacks.
- Ender employs Dr. Devices to execute a devastating plan against enemy ships, turning planets into debris.
Political Tensions and Threats
- Graff and Rackham decide to relocate Ender due to rising tensions on Earth, as nations conflict, fearing Ender's potential for leadership.
- Ender is seen as a target amidst fears of a new World War.
Adapting to Life on Eros
- Ender struggles with isolation and the cramped living conditions on the asteroid, perceiving others as distant.
- Chamrajnagar reveals that Graff is controlling several groups of children to prepare them for battles.
Development of Leadership Skills
- As Ender masters gameplay mechanics, he begins to command multiple ships, gaining public attention for his skills.
- Rackham teaches Ender advanced strategies, including lessons from past invasions.
Advanced Combat Training
- Ender learns to coordinate an entire fleet in simulations, with familiar squadron leaders he has trained alongside before.
- Together, they practice collectively and develop camaraderie, enhancing strategic effectiveness.
Increasing Complexity of Simulations
- Ender faces progressively challenging scenarios, often winning but incurring significant losses.
- He experiences stress but ultimately recovers to continue fighting.
Revelation of Reality
- Ender unexpectedly discovers that the simulations are part of a real battle scenario, with International Fleet officials monitoring him closely.
- Rackham discloses that Ender has been piloting real engagements against the buggers without his knowledge.
Aftermath and Reflection
- Ender grapples with the magnitude of his actions, feeling responsible for the destruction of an entire race.
- Despite being celebrated as a hero, he struggles with the morality of his victories and the lives lost under his command.
- Rackham reassures Ender that the true guilt lies with those who orchestrated the conflict, rather than with Ender himself.
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