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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. How does Seth feel towards Aislinn after she talks to him about the night before?

2. What is one of the responsibilities of the Summer Queen?

3. What does Aislinn say she will not do?

4. What happens when Keenan's mother kisses him on the cheek?

5. What does Keenan do that makes him feel better concerning Beira?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aislinn tell her grandmother and what does she let her grandmother assume?

2. What do Aislinn and Seth talk about when she stays with Seth overnight?

3. What "recipe" do Aislinn and Seth work on choosing?

4. What doubts does Keenan entertain as he walks about the city?

5. What does Aislinn tell Seth about the night before?

6. What does Aislinn remember about her Grams and what does Aislinn find when she gets home?

7. What does Aislinn prove to Keenan and what does he tell her?

8. What worries Seth about Aislinn concerning Keenan, and how does she reassure him?

9. What happens to Beira, and who becomes the new Winter Queen?

10. How does Donia help Seth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 "Wicked Lovely" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Wicked Lovely"? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in "Wicked Lovely" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 2

Aislinn is in some ways a larger-than-life heroine. Despite incredible odds, she usually comes out on top, in "Wicked Lovely" and in the other books in the series. Discuss the following:

1. Does having a larger-than-life hero make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable--a hero who ultimately always "lands on her feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and doesn't succeed?

2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.

3. Choose one other character besides Aislinn who you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you choose that person.

4. Does every work of fiction have to have a hero? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Most protagonists are a mixture of admirable traits and character flaws, and Aislinn is no exception.

1. Trace and analyze situations when Aislinn demonstrates her instinct for handling problems that might be beyond the ability teenage girl. Give specific examples to illustrate your analysis.

2. Trace and analyze Aislinn's character flaws, and explain how they create a more complex and believable character. How do you think Aislinn's character flaws make some situations more difficult for him?

3. After analyzing Aislinn's strengths and weaknesses, decide if Aislinn is the main "hero" of the story. Is there anyone else who might have done a better job? Use examples from Wicked Lovely and your own life to support your answer.

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