View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Lily refer to as "apocalypse food?"

2. What television show does Lily routinely watch with her mother and sister?

3. Who comes to speak to Abelard and Lily in her office in Chapter 1?

4. What is Lily's father's name?

5. What did Abelard and Lily break together in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does Lily do on many Friday nights?

2. Why is Lily confused about failing geography in Chapter 10?

3. In Chapter 9, why does Lily invite Richard to play practice?

4. How do Lily and Iris behave differently in school?

5. What does Lily remember about the day she and Abelard broke the wall in Chapter 1?

6. In Chapter 13, what does Mr. Neuwirth say is the problem with Lily's geography grade?

7. In Chapter 9, what is the crux of the story of Abelard and Heloise?

8. In Chapter 12, what does Lily learn about her father from Dr. Mitchell?

9. In Chapter 4, what does Coach Neuwirth do when he finds Lily with the portrait of Abelard?

10. Why does Lily stop taking her medication in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do grades symbolize for the following characters: Lily, Iris, and Lily's and Iris's mother? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

What do you think Lily finds is the hardest part of living with ADHD? Write an essay explaining your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Lily tells Rosalind she thinks, at times, she would rather be autistic like Abelard rather than have ADHD like she does? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing references to the text to support your writing.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 603 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample