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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 Alex say he considers his true home?

3. Who walks in when Lena is comforting Hana in Chapter 15?

4. Why does Lena sneak out in Chapter 13?

5. How long did the blitz last that destroyed most of the houses and buildings in The Wilds?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are some examples of figurative language used by Lena to describe things in Chapter 13?

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

6. What changes in Alex and Lena's relationship at the end of Chapter 14?

7. Describe Alex and Lena's plan to successfully sneak out of town and into the Wilds.

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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