"Panic" Quiz
When a high school girl is abducted by a predator, her friends and family confront their own fears and secrets as they desperately search for her in Sharon M. Draper's intense novel "Panic."
young adult | 408 pages | Published in 2014
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Essay questions
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- Discuss how Sharon M. Draper uses multiple perspectives in 'Panic' to enhance the story. How does this narrative choice affect your understanding of the characters and their experiences?
- Analyze the theme of fear and how it manifests in different characters throughout the novel. How does fear influence their decisions and relationships?
- Examine the role of friendship in 'Panic.' How do the friendships in the novel support or hinder the characters as they face traumatic events?
- How does the author portray the dangers of trust and the importance of intuition through Diamond’s storyline? What lessons can readers take from her experience?
- Describe the role of dance and artistic expression in the characters’ lives. In what ways does dance serve as both a source of joy and a point of vulnerability?
- How does Sharon M. Draper address issues of victim-blaming and societal response to trauma in 'Panic'? What commentary is she making about these issues?
- In what ways do the adults in 'Panic' succeed or fail in protecting the teenagers? Analyze the relationships between the teens and the adults in their lives.
- Discuss the use of suspense and pacing in the novel. How does Draper keep readers engaged, and what effect does this have on the impact of the story?
- Consider the significance of the book’s title, 'Panic.' How does the emotion of panic drive the plot and character development?
- Evaluate the portrayal of recovery and healing in the aftermath of trauma. How do different characters cope with their experiences, and what does the novel suggest about the process of healing?
- Explore the theme of personal responsibility in 'Panic.' How do the characters’ choices contribute to their situations, and how are they held accountable?
- Analyze the role of technology and social media in the novel. How do these modern tools impact the events and characters?
- How does Sharon M. Draper use setting to enhance the mood and themes of the novel? Consider both the physical locations and the cultural atmosphere.
- Discuss the ways in which 'Panic' addresses issues of consent and boundaries. How does the novel encourage conversations around these topics?
