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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 means of transportation does Lena use when she attempts to meet Alex in Chapter 6?

2. During her evaluation, what does Lena name as her favorite color?

3. Who sometimes sleeps in bed with Lena?

4. "Delirium" is set 46 years after what has been declared a disease?

5. What is Lena offered to drink at the party in the barn?

Short Essay Questions

1. What major revelation does Alex share about himself with Lena in Chapter 10, and how does Lena react?

2. How does Lena feel about her upcoming procedure at the beginning of the book?

3. Describe Lena's second evaluation, and what is the outcome?

4. What family secret involving her sister Rachel does Lena share at the beginning of Chapter 11?

5. Why might Lena have checked for a note at the Governor?

6. What is revealed about Lena's mother in Chapter 4?

7. What is suggested by Aunt Carl and Uncle William's dreams?

8. What does Chapter 3 reveal as Lena's hobbies, and what do those hobbies say about Lena?

9. At the beginning of "Delirium", what does Lena believe happened to her mother?

10. When Lena and Alex meet at the beach in Chapter 10, what does Lena tell Alex about her mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, Lena shares two very special relationships - one with Hana and one with Alex. Compare and contrast Lena's relationship with Hana to Lean's relationship with Alex. What do they have in common? How are they different? What does Lena learn from each relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Determine the setting of "Delirium", being sure to include time, location, and mood. What sort of expectations does the setting of "Delirium" set up for readers? Does the setting raise any questions for readers?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of social status in Lena's society. How important is social status, and how does one change their social status (either up or down)? What does this tell readers about Lena's society?

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