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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. How does Regan learn about Liam's belief that he is a girl?

2. Why does Chris pull Regan outside to talk to her?

3. What does Regan realize she has to do concerning Luna?

4. What does Regan wonder if she has done concerning Aly?

5. What does Liam say confidence does for a transsexual?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Regan confronts her mother?

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

4. Describe the encounter between Aly and Regan at school.

5. Why is Regan furious at Luna?

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

7. What happens when Chris stops at his house to change clothes?

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

9. What does Regan leave for Liam Saturday morning?

10. Who puts a note in Regan's locker and what does it say?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "Luna" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if it is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Luna" a successful novel? What about young teens?

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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