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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 Lena mention that causes Alex to act strangely at the end of Chapter 20?

2. What kind of fence surrounds the city?

3. What happens next door to Lena's house in Chapter 13 after dinner?

4. What does Grace do when she wakes up and catches Lena sneaking out in Chapter 13?

5. Posing as a security guard, what does Alex tell other employees he's brought Lena to the Crypts for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Alex and Lena create a sort of 'new home' - at least temporarily - for themselves in Chapter 16?

2. How have her experiences with Alex so far changed Lena?

3. What is the most obvious sign of character growth in Lena in Chapter 17? What fear does she face?

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

5. How have Lena and Hana changed places by the end of Chapter 24?

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

7. What has Alex done for Lena at 37 Brooks Street in Chapter 20?

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

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

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

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

The theme of conformity is strong throughout "Delirium". Describe where and how it appears. What point may the author be trying to make with this theme?

Essay Topic 3

Honesty versus dishonesty is a strong theme throughout "Delirium". Discuss how this theme percolates throughout the novel. In which situations is honest seen in? Where is dishonest prevalent?

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