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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. In Chapter 23, how many times this month has Walter been summond to see Mrs. Mudford?

2. How many words does Six-Thirty know in Chapter 30?

3. In Chapter 35, what is the name of the security guard who finds a handbag on his security table that has a bomb inside?

4. At the end of Chapter 20, what does Dr. Donatti think he should do instead of being a scientist?

5. What apron does Elizabeth wear in Chapter 33?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Elizabeth sees Lebensmal in his office in Chapter 30?

2. What is Miss Frask's situation at Hastings in Chapter 21?

3. What does Elizabeth encourage Mad to do as soon as she can walk, and how does Mad take advantage of her mother's permission?

4. What does Elizabeth do when there is a live audience for her show in Chapter 26?

5. In Chapter 33, what questions does Francine Luftson have for Elizabeth, and what advice does Elizabeth give?

6. What complaints does Mrs. Mumford have about Madeline in Chatper 23?

7. Why does Elizabeth not wish to be interviewed by a reporter from the LA Times?

8. What does Elizabeth look like for her first show in Chapter 25?

9. What are Wakely's thoughts about lying in Chatper 28?

10. What does Harriet think when Madeline brings home a family tree project?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How does the Garmus use idioms in Lessons in Chemistry? Why are the idioms sometimes difficult to understand? Why do the idioms often require research to understand their meaning? Why do some idioms make sense to humans, but not Six-Thirty?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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