The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China
by Jane O'Connor
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Describes the archaeological discovery of thousands of life-sized terracotta warrior statues in northern China in 1974, and discusses the emperor who had them created and placed near his tomb.
Book Club Questions for The Emperor's Silent Army (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Emperor's Silent Army:
- Did Jane O'Connor emphasize any specific themes throughout The Emperor's Silent Army? What do you think Jane O'Connor is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of The Emperor's Silent Army and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout The Emperor's Silent Army? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does The Emperor's Silent Army reveal Jane O'Connor's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Jane O'Connor is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of The Emperor's Silent Army affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Jane O'Connor's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for The Emperor's Silent Army (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Emperor's Silent Army:
- Did Jane O'Connor make persuasive arguments in The Emperor's Silent Army? Did The Emperor's Silent Army change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from The Emperor's Silent Army?
- How does Jane O'Connor present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Jane O'Connor biased within The Emperor's Silent Army? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does The Emperor's Silent Army make you want to read next? Why?
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