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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. Why does Luna cry that night?

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

3. What does Regan note about Chris as they are doing an experiment?

4. What does Liam say he will start next week after talking to Coach Hewitt?

5. Why does Liam's dad talk to Coach Hewitt?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens before Liam and Regan get out of the car at the West Meadows Mall?

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

5. 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?

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

7. What does Regan see in Liam that her parents do not, and what happened to Lia Marie on Liam's ninth birthday?

8. Why do the lights flicker when Regan opens the door to the basement and why is the alarm probably not necessary?

9. What does Liam say he wants to do to himself and why does he feel this way?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Over the course of "Luna", Regan grows as a person in both complexity and understanding. "Luna" might be considered a slice of Regan's larger story of her "coming of age." It might be said that the book is a "bildungsroman" of Regan O'Neill's life. Discuss the following:

1. Define Bildungsroman, or "Coming of Age," and give several examples from literature you have read.

2. Trace and analyze the character of Regan as she changes from a more carefree, innocent girl to a wiser, young woman. What are the significant events that change Regan?

3. After thoroughly analyzing Regan's growth throughout "Luna", do you think "Luna" could be considered Regan's Coming of Age story? Why or why not?

4. Are there any other characters in "Luna" who go through a Coming of Age experience? Who? Why do you think so?

Essay Topic 3

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "Luna" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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