"Breathe" Quiz
In a dystopian future where oxygen is scarce, three teens risk everything to challenge the oppressive regime controlling their world.
dystopia | 357 pages | Published in 2011
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Essay questions
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- Discuss how the theme of environmental destruction is portrayed in 'Breathe' by Sarah Crossan.
- Analyze the role of the Pod society in shaping the characters’ values and actions.
- Explore the significance of oxygen as both a literal and symbolic resource in the novel.
- How do the three main characters—Bea, Alina, and Quinn—differ in their perspectives and motivations? Use examples from the text.
- Examine the relationship between privilege and survival in the world of 'Breathe.'
- What does 'Breathe' suggest about the consequences of human disregard for the environment?
- Discuss how friendship and loyalty are tested throughout the novel.
- Analyze the role of rebellion in the story. What motivates the characters to resist the system?
- How does Sarah Crossan use world-building to immerse the reader in the dystopian setting of 'Breathe'?
- Compare and contrast the characters’ views on freedom and safety. How do these views evolve over the course of the novel?
- Discuss the impact of family relationships on the characters’ decisions and development.
- How does the author use multiple perspectives to enhance the narrative?
- Examine the ending of 'Breathe.' Do you find it hopeful or pessimistic? Justify your answer with references to the text.
