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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. When was the old letter written?

2. How old is the daughter?

3. Amelia also says that she is ____.

4. What color are Hayley's eyes?

5. When was James born?

Short Essay Questions

1. Hayley learns about the internet. What types of things does Hayley do?

2. Explain the discussion between Hayley, Harper and Mitch regarding the dream.

3. What does Harper create for Lily?

4. What involved is the conversation held between Harper and Roz?

5. Explain Hayley's dream about James' birth.

6. Discuss Hayley's experience as she sees Amelia in the mirror.

7. Why does Hayley feel awkward around Roz?

8. What is detailed in the conversation between Roz and Hayley after the dream?

9. What causes Hayley to come out of the trance?

10. Discuss the gift Harper buys for Hayley.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the reason Hayley decided to leave Little Rock. Do you think it was a good or bad choice? Do you think Hayley shared the real reason with Roz and the others? How does Hayley learn the truth about the Harper secret? Why do you think Amelia chose Hayley? Would Hayley have met Amelia if she had stayed in Arkansas? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Write your own murder mystery based on "Red Lily." Use Harper, Roz, and Hayley as recurring characters in the story. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Roberts' brilliant use of flashback throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?

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