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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. Lena will be expected to marry right after what?

2. Who is Hana matched with to marry?

3. In Chapter 8, Hana insists to Lena that these final days before the 'cure' are their last chances to __________.

4. What color does Lena's aunt advise her to name as her favorite in the evaluation?

5. How does Hana's illegal music make Lena feel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Hana managed to find the illegal music she listens to?

2. How could Lena's initial evaluation scene be described, before any interruptions?

3. What might Lena's reoccurring dream mean?

4. What does the government's explanation of the cows that interrupted Lena's evaluation reveal to readers about the government?

5. What 'wrong' answers does Lena provide during her evaluation?

6. Describe Lena's second evaluation, and what is the outcome?

7. What happens at the illegal party Lena attends in Chapter 9?

8. At the beginning of "Delirium", what does Lena believe happened to her mother?

9. When Lena and Alex meet at the beach in Chapter 10, what does Lena tell Alex about her mother?

10. What does Lena reveal at the end of Chapter 8 that she hopes for the procedure will do for her?

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

Address the title of the book, "Delirium". Where does it come from? Why might the author have selected this title? Do you feel it is the most appropriate title for this story?

Essay Topic 3

Determine the setting of "Delirium", being sure to include time, location, and mood. What sort of expectations does the setting of "Delirium" set up for readers? Does the setting raise any questions for readers?

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