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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 is the punishment for going to The Wilds?

2. Who did Alex expect to be the security guard for Ward Six?

3. What does the new guard of Ward Six confirm to Alex about the former Ward Six guard?

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

5. How does Carol notice that Lena is hurt?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Alex and Lena do the first time he brings her to his house in Wilds?

3. What is the story Alex gives the guard of Ward Six in order to allow him and Lena to enter?

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

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

6. What does Lena lean about Alex in the Crypts, which is something they now have in common?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, Lena shares two very special relationships - one with Hana and one with Alex. Compare and contrast Lena's relationship with Hana to Lean's relationship with Alex. What do they have in common? How are they different? What does Lena learn from each relationship?

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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