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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. Where does Hayley meet with Mitch to discuss her dream?

2. How old will Lily be when she receives the gift?

3. Hayley promises to get Lily a ____.

4. It is decided that the group must search for the ____.

5. What is the name of the recipient?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the gift Harper buys for Hayley.

3. What are Hayley's feelings toward Amelia?

4. Why is Hayley afraid of Amelia's presence?

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

6. What happens when Hayley decides to buy a new car?

7. What is Harper's reaction to Hayley's sympathy toward Amelia?

8. Discuss the scene in which Hayley is able to see through Amelia's eyes.

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

10. A letter is found that details Amelia's ordeal. Discuss the letter.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine Nora Roberts' In the Garden trilogy. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Roz Harper Ashby. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. What might Roz do next? How might Roz's adventures change in future books?

Essay Topic 3

Hayley is frequently possessed by Amelia. Discuss the possession. Is it possible for a person to be possessed? If so, how? What was Amelia's purpose in inhabiting Hayley's body? How could the others tell when Hayley was being possessed? What was done about it? How could it have been prevented?

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