Heather la'Feather says: YO. In my last post, zowells said that I made her sound like Max and made myself sound like Nudge. If you don't have a clue what I'm talking about, either you're a Total (doggie, ha. MaxRide fans should know what I'm talking about) freakazoid for not reading Maximum Ride, or you've never read Maximum Ride by James Patteroson, the best author of all time. So if you have, then CONGRATS, you've won a million dollars! But, not really. So keep reading this blog, and post lotsa comments. Even though zowells doesn't like them, I do. So keep 'em coming!!!
See you...whenever I have time.
Oh, and transfer these questions to word and make them bigger. See ya!!!
READ THESE QUESTIONS IF YOU HAVE READ MAXIMUM RIDE.
1. When Angel is taken, the Flock is devastated because
they know she has been taken back to the School for
more tests and experimentation. What options do
they have for rescuing her? Why are they willing to put
themselves in harm’s way to save her?
2. Each of the six children in the Flock possesses a
supernatural skill. How do these skills work together to
make the Flock stronger? How does each child’s strength
contribute to the Flock? What similar characteristics do all
six children possess?
3. Max and Fang are the same age, so why is Max the
leader instead of Fang? What characteristics does she
possess, which Fang lacks, that enable her to safely lead
the flock? What are the drawbacks to her leadership?
Would Fang be a better leader? Why or why not?
4. Why is Jeb’s betrayal more hurtful than even some of the
experiments and tests the children have endured?
5. The Flock’s search for their parents gives them hope for
a new way of life. What do they expect to happen when
they find them? Are their expectations realistic? Why or
why not?
6. Iggy is blinded when scientists operate on him to try to
improve his night vision. What does this show about the
character of the scientists at the School? How does Iggy
adapt to his blindness? How does his blindness affect the
Flock?
7. Max hears a voice in her head, but she doesn’t know
whose it is or if she can trust what it says. How does
she determine whether or not she can trust it? To whom
could the voice belong? Why?
1. When Max sees herself in the mirror as an Eraser, she
panics. What is her biggest fear? What measures does
she take to ensure the Flock’s safety against her should
she become an Eraser?
2. While Anne takes good care of the flock and gives them
a relatively normal life, Max is never convinced Anne is
who she says she is. Why is Max so suspicious of Anne?
What facts does she discover to support her suspicions?
How does Max’s jealousy play a role in her attitude
toward Anne?
3. Attending school for the first time affects each child
differently. How do each of the children respond to
school? Why is the transition to “normal” easier for
Angel, Gazzy, and Nudge?
4. Max is surprised to discover that she is jealous of the
Red-Haired Wonder, and Fang is none too happy
about Max’s date. How is Max and Fang’s relationship
changing? How does this shift in their relationship affect
the Flock?
5. Why are Ari’s feelings for Max so confused? Does he
feel more love for her or hate? How does he convey his
feelings for Max?
6. What is Max’s concern for Angel’s ability to read and
control minds? Is her concern justified? Why or why not?
1. For the first time since the Flock escaped from the
School, Max and Fang disagree about the direction the
Flock should take. Justifiably concerned, Max feels bound
to save the world for the common good, while Fang’s
priority lies with the safety of the Flock. Reread their
conversation in Chapter 13. What is the basis for their
disagreement? How does this difference of opinions
affect the Flock?
2. How does the Flock react when they discover the Erasers
are robots? How do the robotic Erasers differ from their
predecessors? What advantages does the Flock have over
the Robot Erasers? What disadvantages does the Flock
face?
3. Why does the popularity of Fang’s blog cause Max to feel
threatened and offended? What are the positive aspects
of the population-at-large knowing about the Flock and
their situation? How does the blog negatively affect the
Flock?
4. How does Max’s decision to allow Ari to join the flock
affect them? Does Max have the right to make a decision
which no one else in the flock agrees with? What overriding
emotion leads Max to her decision? What emotion
does Fang reveal when Max chooses Ari over him? Is he
justified in his decision to leave the Flock? Based on what
the reader knows about these three characters and their
pasts, are both emotions justified?
5. When Fang and Max split up, each member of the Flock
is forced to make a hard choice. Why do Nudge and
Angel stay with Max? Why do Iggy and Gazzy go with
Fang? How do their choices affect the safety of the
flock?
6. Once Fang is away from Max, he realizes all the extra
duties Max has had to perform and the pressure she
has endured as leader of the Flock. What effect does
this realization have on Fang? How does it alter his
perception of leadership?
Okay, so it's cheesy. But it's cool that even teachers are obsessed, right?
