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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 of Liam's does Regan find in a box at home?
2. Why does Regan's father accuse Regan of lying?
3. Who does Liam say is coming to town on Monday?
4. What causes Regan to almost reconcile with Liam?
5. What does Regan do with her mom's phone?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens when Regan confronts her mother?
2. What antic does Chris pull that has Regan's head spinning?
3. Describe the incident that made Regan realize her brother was different?
4. Describe the series of things that happen as Regan tries to get back to the Materas home.
5. What does Regan find when she goes inside the Materas house?
6. Describe Regan's conversation with her father in the basement of their house.
7. What happens when Liam tries to give Regan a ride to school on Monday morning?
8. What happens when Regan explains about Liam to David?
9. Who puts a note in Regan's locker and what does it say?
10. What does Luna say when Luna wakes Regan the next morning?
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 "Luna" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Luna? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "Luna" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 2
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in "Luna". Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Peters chooses the symbols she does?
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Peters chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss Peters's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Peters use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).
Essay Topic 3
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 "Luna" 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?
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