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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 kind of clothing is Luna wearing?

2. Why does Carmen start acting cold towards Regan?

3. What does Liam want to share with Liam when he opens his door?

4. Why does Regan almost drop the thermometer during the experiment?

5. What does Liam relinquish to his father without a fight?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the incident in chemistry class when Regan burns her arm.

2. How does Luna feel after leaving the mall, and how does Regan respond?

3. What are the consequences of Liam and Regan getting home late and how does Liam feel about the whole experience of going to the mall?

4. Why do Carmen and Regan essentially end their friendship?

5. What does Regan notice about Chris as he is joking with her and what does it remind her of something her mother once says?

6. Describe the interaction between Liam and his father about the topic of baseball.

7. Who is in Regan's bedroom at 2:30 A.M. and what does she want?

8. What thoughts go through Regan's head about the shopping experience with Luna?

9. What does Regan tell Luna when s/he wakes Regan in the middle of the night and how does Luna feel about it?

10. What does Regan remember about a story she hears at her Grandpa O'Neill's funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in "Luna".

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of the novel. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of the story. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "Luna", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement.) Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "Luna". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of Luna and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why "Luna" is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?

4. Would you consider the ending of "Luna" to be a happy ending? Why or why not? Use examples from your own life and the text to support your answer.

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