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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. In Chapter 12, what does Mrs. Mitchell serve to Lily and Abelard as they play chess?
2. What is Abelard's first name in the book The Love Letters of Abelard and Heloise?
3. In Chapter 11, who is the character Rosalind is playing in the school play?
4. Who is Lily's geography teacher?
5. Who is Lily's English teacher?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 1, how does Lily feel about having kissed Abelard?
2. In Chapter 9, what is the crux of the story of Abelard and Heloise?
3. In Chapter 12, how do Mrs. and Dr. Mitchell seem to interact with each other in front of Lily?
4. In Chapter 8, why does Rosalind become interested in Richard?
5. In Chapter 12, how does Lily feel about the challenges of having a physical relationship with Abelard?
6. How does Mr. Neuwirth generally treat Lily as his student, from Lily's perspective?
7. In Chapter 8, what does Lily do on many Friday nights?
8. In Chapter 12, what is Lily very nervous about at Abelard's house?
9. Why does Lily grab Richard's drawing of Abelard in Chapter 4?
10. In Chapter 11, what does Rosalind remember about her and Lily's first meeting when they were very young?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
How does Lily feel and react when she finds out her best friend Rosalind has put her on suicide watch at school? How does this knowledge change Lily's and Rosalind's relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers.
Essay Topic 3
How and why does Lily eventually come to a better understanding of her mother's perspective and intentions, and how does her relationship with her mother change over the course of the novel? Write an essay explaining your answer.
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