Max Einstein

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Where does this story take place?

2. What are “squatters”?

3. How old is Max?

Max’s favorite Einstein quote is, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

5. What evidence is there in the first three chapters that Max is very smart?

1. Why do you think the lead cop wanted to know where Max went to school? Be specific.

2. What does Max Einstein know about her history?

Describe Max’s relationship with Mr. Weinstock.

Explain how Max was able to attend and pay for college.

Why did Max choose to maintain a C average instead of getting As like she was capable of doing?

1. Explain why it was ridiculous for Max to attend a regular middle school.

What is a thought experiment?

Who were Max’s visitors, and what did they want with Max?

1) How many circular scars does the boy in chapter one have around his ankle? What does each scar represent? What was he doing when he received each scar?

Where is the boy moving to in Chapter 2? Why is he moving? What will his new name be?

How many "Numbers" are there?

4) What are the “rules of engagement between Gardes and the Morgadorians? How are the Gardes protected (name at least 3 things)?

What is John’s first Legacy called?

To what does Henri hope John will become increasingly resistant?

What does John decide to do while Henri is sleeping? What is his reasoning for doing it?

9) Who joins John at lunch at school the next day?

2) According to Henri, why did the Mogadorians attack Lorien? What does he think their plan is for Earth?

3) What does John see in his memory as a child? Give as many details as possible.

4) John sees a man in a silver and blue suit in several of his visions. Who is the man and what things does John see in the visions about him?

How is your reading progress so far, give an honest answer with full sentences. Give your opinion as well.

What has happened so far in the story? What happens to fOUR? Write full sentences.