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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. What is Lucy's job?

2. What mode of transportation does Lucy take for the first time with Mariah and the girls?

3. What does the maid try to teach Lucy to do?

4. What does Lucy do when Mariah tries to hug her?

5. How old is Lucy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who lived in the house where Lucy lived and worked?

2. What is the usual content of Lucy's mother's letters to her?

3. How does Chapter One begin?

4. How do Lucy and Mariah seem to have a hard time getting to know each other?

5. Why was Lucy surprised that the sun is shining in the city?

6. What are some of the things that Lucy cannot stand and what does she not understand about the family?

7. How did Lucy fit in with the family?

8. Why do Lucy and Mariah both feel bad over Lucy's story about daffodils?

9. What were Lucy's first impressions of the lake house and her experience there?

10. How does Lucy feel about Mariah's happiness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Loss is an important theme in LUCY. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples, making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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