Ender's Game: Chapter 6 Flashcards

Where did the children file in?

What new information did Ender analyze about Bernard?

What happened when Alai and Ender shot each other in the foot?

Why did Ender call Alai the bridge?

What was the one game the Giant liked to play?

How did Ender get around (or win) the guessing game and get into Fairyland?

What was the name of the game that Ender played?

Battleroom and Dynamics

The children entered the Battleroom, a zero-gravity training environment vital for their combat simulations.
Ender utilized keen observation skills to analyze Bernard's behavior, noting that he tends to panic while flying.

Key Events and Relationships

During a critical moment in training, when Alai and Ender shot each other in the foot, their bodies became stiff, showcasing the physical effects of the training weapons.
Ender referred to Alai as "the bridge" because he played a crucial role in uniting the two rival groups—Ender's and Bernard's—during the launch.

Key Gameplay and Strategy

The Giant in the game was fond of a guessing game, which involved strategy and deception.
Ender's strategy to "win" the guessing game involved a bold move: he kicked over a shot glass, dug into the Giant's eye, and killed him, which allowed him to access Fairyland—the next level of the game.

Game Title

The game that Ender played is known as "Giant's Drink," illustrating the mixture of play and peril within the training environment.

Test your knowledge of key concepts from Chapter 6 of Ender's Game. These flashcards focus on important terms and insights related to the Battleroom and the characters' dynamics. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the text.