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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lena sneak out in Chapter 13?

2. What type of person is NOT kept in the Crypts?

3. Where does Lena leave a note for Alex in Chapter 20, which he never finds?

4. How does Lena's mate explain his rude comments about her appearance?

5. What insider information does Alex know about the fence surrounding the city?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some examples of figurative language used by Lena to describe things in Chapter 13?

2. How can the raid next door to Lena's house in Chapter 13 be described?

3. What is the story Alex gives the guard of Ward Six in order to allow him and Lena to enter?

4. How does Alex react to seeing Lena and Brian together, and what does this say about Lena and Alex's relationship?

5. How have Lena and Hana changed places by the end of Chapter 24?

6. What changes in Alex and Lena's relationship at the end of Chapter 14?

7. What do Lena's actions with Hana in Chapter 15 say about her and their friendship?

8. How can the Crypts be described, and what does it tell readers about the society Lena and Alex exist in?

9. What is the most obvious sign of character growth in Lena in Chapter 17? What fear does she face?

10. What symptoms of deliria does Lena say she's experiencing in Chapter 15, and how does she feel about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love is a consistent presence throughout "Delirium"; what is the role of love in this novel? Explain how Love is portrayed in the book as each of the following:

• A theme

• A disease

• An escape

• A symbol

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is a literary device in which an author suggests certain plot developments that might come later in the story. Describe at least three examples of foreshadowing in "Delirium". Why might the author have opted to use foreshadowing? What are the benefits and drawbacks of foreshadowing for the reader?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of conformity is strong throughout "Delirium". Describe where and how it appears. What point may the author be trying to make with this theme?

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