Explain the nature-versus-nurture debate as it relates to the development of character. How does Hammerstrom hope to prove which hypothesis is correct? What ethical problems does his approach raise?

Describe Eli’s character and how his attitude changes over the course of the novel. What special problems does he face as Hammerstrom’s surrogate son?

Each of the clones struggles with questions of identity. Describe some of these issues as they relate to family, community, and being cloned.

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Action & Adventure

Values & Ideas

Appearance Versus Reality

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Canadian Literature

Juvenile Literature

Nature Versus Nurture

Safety & Danger

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Natural World

Science & Nature

Truth & Lies

High School

YA Horror, Thrillers, & Suspense

YA Mystery & Crime

Gordon Korman

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Masterminds

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Overview

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Background

Masterminds Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-6

Masterminds Chapters 1-6 Summary & Analysis

Chapters 7-13

Masterminds Chapters 7-13 Summary & Analysis

Chapters 14-20

Masterminds Chapters 14-20 Summary & Analysis

Chapters 21-27

Masterminds Chapters 21-27 Summary & Analysis

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Character Analysis

Masterminds Character Analysis

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Themes

Masterminds Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Masterminds Symbols & Motifs

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