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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 Regan leave on Liam's treasure chest Saturday morning?

2. For what does Liam apologize to Regan late the night after Luna shows up at school?

3. What happens as Chris starts to kiss Regan?

4. What does Aly say when Regan says Liam is the same person as Luna?

5. Why do Liam and Regan object to the basement being remodeled?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Regan explains about Liam to David?

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

3. Why is Regan furious at Luna?

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

5. What does Regan and Liam's mother do after Elise calls her Monday morning?

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

7. What does her mother do when Luna comes into the kitchen on Saturday morning?

8. What does Luna's dad say to her?

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

10. What is Liam excited to show Regan when he gets home that nightA?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Luna belongs to the young adult novel genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the young adult novel genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a young adult novel and a historical novel or mystery?

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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