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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. How does Carol notice that Lena is hurt?

2. Where does Lena tell Alex to meet her after he makes a purchase at her store in Chapter 15?

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

4. What does Lena's mate offer her as a sign of friendship?

5. What is Lena's neighbor's dog's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What significant outcomes comes from Lena talking about her mother to Alex at the end of Chapter 20?

2. What is the symbolism behind Lena's mother's escape from Ward Six?

3. What happens to Lena when the party in Chapter 14 gets raided?

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

5. How can Lena's meeting with Brian Scharff be described?

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

7. How does Lena react to learning her mother is still alive?

8. What new realization does Lena have while traveling through the woods and on the paved road with Alex, toward his house in the Wilds?

9. In Chapter 23, what does Lena propose she and Alex do, and how does Alex respond?

10. How does Lena tell Hana about running away to the Wilds, and how does Hana react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Genre is a way to sort or categorize a book, and some books fall under more than one genre. Determine the genre(s) of "Delirium" and support your choice completely with evidence from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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