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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 does Chris do that makes Regan feel dizzy?

2. What does Regan remember once when she was younger and Liam was arguing with his mother?

3. Where does Chris ask Regan to go with him on Saturday night?

4. Why is Regan furious with Liam?

5. How does Regan start the date off on an awkward note?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Regan think betrayed whom concerning Luna and Regan?

2. Why is Liam so happy the evening when he comes home from dinner with Teri Lynn?

3. What does Regan think about concerning her mother when Regan realizes she forgot her lunch money?

4. What does Chris want as he sees Regan at school?

5. Describe the series of things that happen as Regan tries to get back to the Materas home.

6. What happens when Chris and Regan go outside the Rave and sit and talk?

7. How does Regan think Chris feels towards her and what does she resolve to tell Chris?

8. Why is Regan furious at Luna?

9. How does Regan find someone to babysit for her so she can go out with Chris?

10. Why is Aly distraught with Regan, and what does Regan worry about concerning Aly?

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

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

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?

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