Study Guide for :The Circle by Dave Eggers | Comprehension Test

The Circle
by Dave Eggers
About_
This study guide accompanies a novel that follows a young woman as she joins a powerful tech company and is
gradually drawn into a culture that prizes total transparency, constant connectivity, and relentless social ranking.
As her influence grows, she must navigate mounting pressure from the company, her family, and her own
conscience while questions about privacy, surveillance, and what it means to be truly known come to a head. This
guide is organized into seven part-based sections that track the novel’s progression from Mae’s first days at the
company through its unsettling conclusion. This study guide contains 91 questions across 7 chapter sections (70
Factual + 21 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 7 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (70 total), 7 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (21 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 11-12, Early College
Teacher Note_
This guide is designed to save you hours of prep time while giving students a structured way to track plot, build
comprehension, and practice close analytical thinking about technology, privacy, and identity. The mix of factual
recall and open-ended critical questions makes it easy to differentiate instruction, whether you’re running a quick
reading check or a full class discussion. Enjoy watching your students wrestle with the novel’s big questions!