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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 Laurel remind Emma that they are going?

2. Who does Emma think possibly got her to Tucson?

3. To what number is the lying game membership limited?

4. What warning is given to Emma in the dream?

5. What does Emma suddenly realize as she watches the video?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Garrett say about Charlotte?

3. What other things could Laurel know that might implicate her in Sutton's death?

4. How does Ethan and Emma come to be on a deserted, dirt road?

5. What does Emma discover about Laurel's room?

6. What does Sutton feel at the birthday party?

7. Describe the video Emma finds when Charlotte, Madeline and Laurel are choking Sutton.

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

9. What does Emma find in her pocket and what does Nisha say about the note??

10. What do Emma and Garrett do and how does Emma discomfit Garrett momentarily?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of The Lying Game, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in The Lying Game. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of The Lying Game and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why The Lying Game is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?

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