Novel+Study+Qs


 * 1. Why did you select this novel?
 * 2. What information did you need to know before reading the novel?
 * 3. What has happened before the novel began?
 * 4. What's going on as the story begins?
 * 5. Who is telling the story? How does this person’s perspective effect the way the story is told?
 * 6. What is the setting of the novel? Is the setting important or could the novel be happening anywhere? Why?
 * 7. What is the initial or first problem faced by the main character?
 * 8. How does the author get you to read on or hold your interest?
 * 9. What new things are added to the original problem as the novel progresses?
 * 10. What plot twists or unexpected events happen as the novel goes on?
 * 11. Comment on the style of the novel. Is it easy or hard to follow the events?
 * 12. Is the language in the novel difficult or easy? GIve examples and explain.
 * 13. To what age group is the novel aimed? Support your answer with evidence.
 * 14. Is there a message or main theme emerging in the book? How is it shown?
 * 15. Describe any new characters that are introduced? What is their purpose?
 * 16. What is the climax of the novel?
 * 17. How are the major and minor conflicts solved?
 * 18. What were the major things that helped to resolve the plot?
 * 19. What message did you get from the novel? How was this message conveyed?
 * 20. Is the novel believable?
 * 21. Why would you (or why wouldn't you) recommend this novel to a friend?
 * 22. Why did (or didn't) the novel meet your expectations?