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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 does 'the procedure' cure people of?

2. How many evaluators ask Lena questions?

3. During her evaluation, what does Lena name as her favorite color?

4. What happens to Lena on the street right after she storm out of Hana's room in Chapter 8?

5. Where did Alex once leave Lena a note that she never received?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do readers learn about Grace in Chapter 2?

2. What major revelation does Alex share about himself with Lena in Chapter 10, and how does Lena react?

3. How is Alex introduced to readers? What are some impressions of him?

4. What family secret involving her sister Rachel does Lena share at the beginning of Chapter 11?

5. What is Lena's evaluation in Chapter 4 interrupted by?

6. What might Lena's reoccurring dream mean?

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

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

9. What will happen after Lena's evaluation?

10. How did Lena become a runner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Empathy and sympathy are both strong emotions seen throughout "Delirium". What is the difference between sympathy and empathy, and what are some examples of each occurring within the novel? Does the novel ever inspire either emotion from readers?

Essay Topic 2

Symbolism is strong throughout "Delirium". Explain the following symbols: what do they stand for? Why is the object selected for the symbol appropriate or not appropriate?

• The herd of cows that interrupt Lena's evaluations.

• Lena's mother's silver necklace

• The Governor statue

Essay Topic 3

Minor character are those who are not the primarily focus of the story, but help drive the plot that is following the main character. Select three of the minor characters below to explain their significance to the plot. In other words, why does the author include these characters at all?

• Gracie

• Jenny

• Brian Schraff

• Aunt Carol

• Uncle William

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