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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 Regan's brain screaming as Liam is sharing his news?

2. What is Liam doing as he watches and listens to her mother talk about an account she wants to land?

3. What does Regan learn in chemistry class on Monday?

4. What does Regan have to turn down because of going shopping with Liam?

5. How has Regan ensured that his parents would not discover his alter ego, Luna?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Regan remember about the fingernail painting at the end of her sixth grade?

5. How does Liam "test the waters" with his parents?

6. Why is Regan having difficulty concentrating and who causes her more trouble?

7. What class is Regan anxious to get to that morning and what happens in the class that makes Regan feel great?

8. What two negative experiences does Luna have while at the mall?

9. What does Aly remember about Liam's ninth birthday?

10. How did Liam and Regan play as children?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "Luna" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if it is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Luna" a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 2

Liam is excited to show Regan the research he has done on transgendered people throughout history and the testimonials of transgenders in transition. He explains that Sex Reassignment Surgery is all that he has ever wanted, but Regan has never allowed herself to think about what transitioning means. As her brain screams at her not to desert him, Liam asks if she understands, and Regan lies again.

1. Why do you think it helps Liam to read about others like himself? Do you think he could be unduly influenced by such readings? Why or why not? Use examples from your own life and Luna to support your answer.

2. Discuss reasons Regan has not allowed herself to think about Sex Reassignment Surgery for Liam. Use examples from your own life and "Luna" to support your answer.

3. Discuss reasons why Regan keeps lying to Liam when he asks her at various places in the book if she understands what he is feeling? Use examples from your own life and "Luna" to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Julie Anne Peters.

2. What in Peters' background may have helped her in writing "Luna"? What may have influenced the way she depicts various characters and scenes?

3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.

4. What does the term "author agenda" mean?

5. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Peters' agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Peters' probable agenda concerning that idea.

6. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface? Why or why not?

7. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author? Explain your answer with examples.

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