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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 has a reoccurring dream that she is on the edge of a cliff. What does she see below the cliff?

2. During their argument in Chapter 8, what does Hana accuse Lena of being?

3. What does the "SVS" in SVS identity check stand for?

4. Just before her own evaluation, Hana asks Lena what?

5. Who accompanies Lena to her evaluation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lena understand the story of Mary Magdalene, and what does this tell readers about the government and religion?

2. What does Lena's behavior in Chapter 6 suggest?

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

4. How did Lena become a runner?

5. How do Lena and Hana differ, as seen by their behavior before the evaluation?

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

7. Why might Lena have checked for a note at the Governor?

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

9. What is suggested by Aunt Carl and Uncle William's dreams?

10. What will happen after Lena's evaluation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Dreams serve a very specific purpose in "Delirium". Explain how the following individuals' dreams reveal more about the characters and the society they live in:

• Lean's dreams

• Aunt Carol's dreams

• Uncle William's Dreams

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