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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. Why is Sutton upset?

2. What does Emma do with what Madeline left?

3. What does the alarm system read when Emma checks it?

4. What does Nisha insist Laurel help her do?

5. What does Emma start to suspect as the girls play a drinking game?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Emma think about in class concerning the photo of Laurel?

2. Who arrives to chat with Garrett and Emma and what do Emma and Sutton both think about the visitor?

3. What does Sutton remember about the scene at the hot springs?

4. Where does Emma go for a sleepover and why is Gabby disgruntled?

5. What does Emma find as she searches Laurel's computer and how does Sutton react?

6. What does Madeline forget and what does Emma find out as a result?

7. What theory do Emma and Sutton derive from Laurel's reaction to the note?

8. Why does Emma invite Madeline to the spa and what do the two talk about?

9. Why does Emma tell Ethan the whole story about her being there?

10. What happens when Emma gives Laurel the note Emma found in Emma's pocket?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Lying Game belongs to the mystery/thriller genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the mystery/thriller genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a mystery/thriller and a historical novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss The Lying Game based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if The Lying Game is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider The Lying Game a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

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