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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 Book One: Chapter 4, what is the weather like most of the time?

2. In Book One: Chapter 2, how does Lucy's sister describe her life during the pandemic?

3. In Book One: Chapter 1, how does Becka describe the situation outside her apartment building?

4. In Book One: Chapter 4, who brings two Maine license plates for Lucy and William?

5. In Book One: Chapter 5, who helps William find a doctor for his medical condition?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the novel explore the theme of family dynamics, and what conflicts arise in Book 1: Chapter 3?

2. How does the novel explore the theme of identity, and what insights does Book 1: Chapter 4 offer on this theme?

3. In Book 1: Chapter 2, how does the novel explore the theme of identity, and what role does Lucy's past play in shaping her sense of self?

4. What role does dialogue play in the novel Book 1: Chapter 3, and how does it reveal the characters' motivations?

5. In Book 1: Chapter 4, why did the thought of her second husband David make the narrator angry?

6. In Book 1: Chapter 4, what is the narrator's reaction to the depleted shelves at the grocery store and what does William do about it?

7. How does Lucy's relationship with her mother change in Book 1: Chapter 3, and what does this reveal about their characters?

8. What is the significance of the title of the novel and how does it relate to the themes of the novel?

9. In Book 1: Chapter 2, what does Lucy's response to the racist comments made by her father's friend reveal about her character?

10. What is the significance of the beach setting in the novel Book 1: Chapter 3, and how does it relate to the novel's themes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think the author's message is about the nature of human relationships in Lucy by the Sea, and how does this play out in the interactions between different characters?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze how Lucy's journey towards self-discovery and self-acceptance is depicted in the book and how it relates to the larger themes of identity and personal growth.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the symbol of the ocean used throughout the book and how it contributes to the overall meaning of the story.

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