Understanding Life in the Stacks

Wade Watts, living in a dystopian future, finds solace in classic video games and the virtual world of the Oasis. Raised in poverty, he navigates life in the stacks, a vertical trailer park, while pursuing the hunt for Halliday's Easter egg, a quest that gives his life purpose. Despite the harsh realities of his world, Wade's escape into the Oasis offers him a sense of belonging and hope.

What does the narrator do to pass the time after being awakened by gunfire?

• He reads a book.

• He writes in his journal.

• He goes back to sleep.

• He plays classic video games.

Why does the narrator feel a connection to the show 'Family Ties'?

• It is set in his hometown.

• It depicts a family life he never had.

• It was recommended by a friend.

• It reminds him of his own family.

What realization does the narrator come to about the stories he was told as a child?

• They were irrelevant.

• They were mostly true.

• They were exaggerated.

• They were mostly lies.

What is the main reason for the creation of the stacks?

• To create a tourist attraction.

• To maximize ground space.

• To provide luxury housing.

• To preserve historical sites.

What does the narrator do to protect his laptop from being stolen?

• He hides it under his bed.

• He locks it in a safe.

• He erases the hard drive.

• He carries it with him at all times.

What does the narrator's aunt do with his laptop?

• She sells it for rent money.

• She throws it away.

• She gives it back to him.

• She uses it for work.

How does the narrator describe his hideout?

• A cramped and uncomfortable space.

• A place of solitude and privacy.

• A shared space with friends.

• A temporary shelter.

What does the narrator use to charge his devices in the hideout?

• Solar panels.

• A generator.

• An exercise bike.

• A wind turbine.

What is the narrator's primary motivation for using the Oasis?

• To escape reality.

• To socialize with friends.

• To earn money.

• To learn new skills.

What is the narrator's ultimate goal in the Oasis?

• To build a virtual city.

• To become a famous gamer.

• To create a new avatar.

• To find Halliday's Easter egg.