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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 Deepa prepare for Maya’s party?

2. Per the novel, how many miles does a bee fly to contribute to one teaspoon of honey?

3. Which of Lily’s strings breaks?

4. How many alternates are empaneled for Asher’s trial?

5. Per the novel, how many miles of beach does New Hampshire have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Of what did Jordan convince an elementary-school Olivia?

2. What prevents Olivia from seeing Asher in jail immediately after his arraignment?

3. How does Maya convince her parents to let her host a party after she loses a job?

4. What is the plea deal offered to Asher?

5. How does the novel explain the origin of the name Slade Brook?

6. For what reason does Lily assume her mother looks tired?

7. Why does Olivia have trouble remembering Asher’s practice schedule?

8. What backup plan do Jordan and Selena initially have for Asher’s trial defense?

9. What prompts Braden to buy a luxury car?

10. What are the relative merits of having Asher’s coach testify on his behalf?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the ending of the novel. Does it satisfy? How or how not?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are given but one name, while others are given first- and surnames, and still others are accorded names and titles. What significance, if any, accrues to patterns of naming in the novel? If no significance accrues, what purpose might be served by the patterns of naming in the novel? How does Mad Honey bear as much out?

Essay Topic 3

Early in the novel, much is made of mourning rituals. Consider similar ceremonies in your own experience. How do they compare to those presented in Mad Honey?

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