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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 memory does Regan flashback to when she hears Liam in his bedroom?

2. How does Regan knock Chris off his stool?

3. What does Regan remember about Shannon Eiber?

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

5. What does Regan lie about when Liam says he wants to transition?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Regan think about concerning gender expectations when she is babysitting at the Materas' house?

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

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

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

5. How did Liam and Regan play as children?

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

7. To what does Regan flashback when she hears Liam playing music in his room?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Liam and Regan. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Mr. and Mrs. O'Neill. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in Luna help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why? Use examples from your own life and "Luna" to support your answer.

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why? Use examples from your own life and "Luna" to support your answer.

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot? Use examples from your own life and the text to support your answer.

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not? Use examples from your own life and "Luna" to support your answer.

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain. Use examples from your own life and "Luna" to support your answer.

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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