This lesson contains 12 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slide.
Items in this lesson
Vernon God Little quiz
Slide 1 - Slide
What is the central event that disrupts Vernon Little's life in the novel?
A
A tornado
B
A school shooting
C
A car accident
D
A robbery
Slide 2 - Quiz
What is the name of Vernon's best friend who commits the school shooting in the novel?
A
Taylor
B
Jesus Navarro
C
Pelayo
D
Lally
Slide 3 - Quiz
Who betrays Vernon by sensationalizing his story in the media?
A
Taylor
B
Dr. Goosens
C
Lally
D
Nuckles
Slide 4 - Quiz
Explore the theme of media manipulation in the novel. How does the media influence public opinion about Vernon, and how does it contribute to his struggles?
Slide 5 - Open question
How does the justice system fail Vernon during his trial?
A
The jury is biased
B
Evidence is mishandled
C
Corrupt lawyers
D
All of the above
Slide 6 - Quiz
Who tricks Vernon into confessing to being a murderer in Acapulco?
A
Ella
B
Pelayo
C
Lally
D
Taylor
Slide 7 - Quiz
And why does the person from the last question help Lally in framing Vernon for the murders?
A
She is in love with Lally
B
She is convinced Vernon did it
C
She hates Vernon
D
She gets paid to do so
Slide 8 - Quiz
In what ways does the novel criticize or comment on society's tendency to seek scapegoats in the face of tragedy?
Slide 9 - Open question
Where does the story conclude, and what is the resolution for Vernon?
A
In prison; he is executed
B
On vacation in Mexico; his life returns to normal
C
In hiding; he escapes justice
D
In a psychiatric hospital; he receives treatment
Slide 10 - Quiz
Why does Vernon call himself Vernon God Little?
Slide 11 - Open question
Other than God, what are some other middle names Vernon calls himself?