50 pages • 1 hour read
Dan GutmanThe Homework Machine
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
What first impressions do the D Squad members have of each other, and how do these change over time?
Why did Brenton invent a “homework machine”?
What do Snik’s answers on the worksheet “The Ten Commandments of Homework” tell you about his character? Discuss.
How does each member of the D Squad justify using Belch to the police?
What changes for Brenton at school after he pulls off “red socks day”? Discuss.
In addition to doing their homework, how does Belch help the D Squad?
What role does the game of chess play in The Homework Machine?
How does the death of Snik’s father affect the story arc?
What could Miss Rasmussen have done differently to prevent her students from cheating?
Discuss the pros and cons of artificial intelligence, both in The Homework Machine and in real-world situations.
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