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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. Roz says she has never lost a ____.

2. What gift does Harper buy for Hayley?

3. What is heard through the house monitor?

4. Hayley begins to plan a ____.

5. Hayley thinks about which type of flower when considering spending her life with Harper?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Roz say about love? What is Hayley's response?

2. Roz comes to talk to Hayley about Harper. What does Roz say?

3. Discuss Amelia's next appearance.

4. Explain the discussion between Hayley, Harper and Mitch regarding the dream.

5. Why does Hayley feel awkward around Roz?

6. Explain Hayley's dream about James' birth.

7. Hayley learns about the internet. What types of things does Hayley do?

8. What do Harper and David do next?

9. Discuss the gift Harper buys for Hayley.

10. Why is Hayley afraid of Amelia's presence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the reason Hayley decided to leave Little Rock. Do you think it was a good or bad choice? Do you think Hayley shared the real reason with Roz and the others? How does Hayley learn the truth about the Harper secret? Why do you think Amelia chose Hayley? Would Hayley have met Amelia if she had stayed in Arkansas? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Roberts' brilliant use of foreshadowing throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?

Essay Topic 3

Write your own murder mystery based on "Red Lily." Use Harper, Roz, and Hayley as recurring characters in the story. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

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