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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. Who tries to explain to Lily's geography teacher what happened to the wall?

2. Where does Lily's dad currently live, as far as she knows?

3. In Chapter 9, where does Lily invite Richard to come with her after school Thursday?

4. In Chapter 14, where do Lily and Abelard go for a soda?

5. What does Lily's best friend want to do with her life?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 9, why does Lily invite Richard to play practice?

2. Why does Lily grab Richard's drawing of Abelard in Chapter 4?

3. In Chapter 1, how does Lily feel about having kissed Abelard?

4. In Chapter 12, how does Lily feel about the challenges of having a physical relationship with Abelard?

5. How do Lily and Iris behave differently in school?

6. Why does Lily stop taking her medication in Chapter 3?

7. Why does Mrs. Rogers-Pena ask Lily to apologize to Abelard In Chapter 6?

8. In Chapter 5, how does Lily describe what happens when she skips school?

9. What is the "biggest problem" Lily has had that she credits her father with helping her solve?

10. What does Lily remember about the day she and Abelard broke the wall in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lily ends up liking Dr. Brillstein, the surgeon slated to perform her brain surgery, more than she thought possible. Write an essay exploring Lily's impressions of and feelings towards Dr. Brillstein and how they evolved.

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the Mitchell family dynamics that surprise and/or confuse Lily as she discovers them on her visits to Abelard's house throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Lily exhibits a witty, sardonic, and, at times, snarky sense of humor throughout the novel. Write an essay analyzing Creedle's use of humor in the novel, especially as a part of Lily's character.

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