"Choke" Quiz
"Choke" by Diana López follows eighth-grader Windy as she navigates friendships, peer pressure, and self-discovery after being introduced to the dangerous "choking game" at her new middle school.
young adult | 293 pages | Published in 2001
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Essay questions
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- Discuss the main themes of peer pressure and conformity in 'Choke' by Diana López. How do they affect the protagonist's decisions and relationships?
- Analyze the character development of Windy throughout the novel. What are the key turning points in her journey?
- How does Diana López use the 'Choking Game' as a metaphor in the novel? What larger issues does it represent?
- Examine the role of friendship in 'Choke.' How do the dynamics between Windy, Elena, and Nina evolve over the course of the story?
- Consider the portrayal of risk-taking behavior among teenagers in the book. How does the author explore the motivations behind such actions?
- Discuss the significance of family relationships in Windy’s life. How does her relationship with her parents influence her choices?
- In what ways does the novel address the importance of self-identity and self-acceptance? Provide examples from the text.
- How does the author build tension and suspense throughout the novel? Identify specific narrative techniques used.
- Evaluate the role of consequences in the story. How does Windy come to understand the impact of her actions?
- What role does communication—or the lack thereof—play in the conflicts that arise in 'Choke'?
- Analyze the depiction of adolescent female friendships in the book. How are loyalty and betrayal explored?
- How does 'Choke' address the theme of growing up and coming of age? What lessons does Windy learn by the end of the novel?
- Discuss the use of symbolism in the novel. What objects or events take on symbolic meaning, and what do they represent?
- How does Diana López’s writing style contribute to the overall mood and message of the novel?
- Reflect on the ending of 'Choke.' Was it satisfying? Why or why not? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
