Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Sun is Also a Star? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What does Deus ex machina mean?
God from the machine
God in the details
God hates machines
God in the norebang
Q. Which of the following details is not an example of deus ex machina in The Sun Is Also A Star?
Natasha's life-saving thank you to Irene
Daniel and Natasha reconnecting on the plane
Jeremy being hit by the same car that almost hit Natasha
Natasha nearly stopping her family's deportation at the last moment
Q. What does the fact that Samuel has been cast in A Raisin in the Sun twice reveal about his character?
He should improve his range as an actor.
He relates to the lead character because they're both struggling undocumented immigrants.
He should have gone to his audition for A Raisin in the Sun in Jamaica instead of staying in Patricia's store.
He and the lead character have both hurt others in the pursuit of their dreams.
Q. What is Natasha's favorite gift from her father?
Pink headphones
A signed Nirvana record
A playbill from his first show in America
A signed Carl Sagan book
Q. Natasha is wearing her headphones during all of the following moments in the story except...
When she leaves Lester Barnes' office
When she goes through Irene's security line
When she leaves the record store after meeting Daniel
When Daniel rescues her from being hit by the white BMW