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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. What does Emma realize about Sutton's death?

2. Where does Emma encounter Ethan again?

3. What excuse does Madeline use to leave Emma?

4. What does Emma ask Ethan?

5. What does Laurel say she has lots more of?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Emma go to the bathroom and why does Sutton feel badly for Emma?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Garrett become angry with Emma at the party?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think The Lying Game is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Lying Game help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Lying Game? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in The Lying Game to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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