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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 Chris lead Aly to the theater prop room?

2. What happens when Liam went shopping alone?

3. What does Regan do when she sees Chris in the gym the next day?

4. What does Regan's father ask about Liam's dating habits?

5. For what does Chris apologize?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens when Liam tries to give Regan a ride to school on Monday morning?

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

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

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

8. What does Luna say when Luna wakes Regan the next morning?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of growth in "Luna". Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with growth? Why? What are some symbols of growth? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of courage in the novel. Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why? Which characters seemed to have acquired courage and how?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of self identity in "Luna". Consider the not only Liam's identification as being female but how Regan identifies herself both alone and in terms of being Liam's sister. How do Liam and Regan's self identity change from the beginning of "Luna" to the end?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in "Luna". Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Peters chooses the symbols she does?

2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Peters chooses the metaphors she does?

3. Discuss Peters's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Peters use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).

Essay Topic 3

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Luna" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Luna? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in "Luna" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

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