Lulu - Revision Test

Which two objects are described as being left behind in Lulu’s room?

• A necklace and a diary

• A doll and a shoe

• A scarf and a wallet

• A letter and a candle

What does the rag doll most likely symbolize in the poem?

• Lulu’s lost memory

• Her innocence or lost childhood

• A broken promise

• Her life as a child

How does the poet suggest the mother is keeping something from the speaker?

• She refuses to eat

• She laughs too often

• She cries and avoids eye contact

• She reads silently

What is the likely reason the speaker suspects something is wrong?

• The curtains are shut tight

• Lulu was gone shopping

• A note was burned and the mother deflects questions

• Lulu was angry over school

Which line shows that the mother is trying to hide her emotions?

• “The curtain flapping free”

• “And why do tear drops fall?”

• “There’s nothing in her bed”

• “You say it was a gust of rain”

What can we infer happened the night before Lulu disappeared?

• A storm damaged the house

• The family had a celebration

• There was conflict, possibly leading to Lulu running away

• Lulu fell asleep early

Why might the poet include the sound of an engine roaring?

• To indicate someone arrived for a visit

• To suggest Lulu may have left in a vehicle

• To create a spooky effect

• To describe city life

Why does the poet repeat the question “What has happened to Lu?” throughout the poem?

• To remind readers who the speaker is

• To hint that Lulu was a celebrity

• To emphasize the speaker’s confusion and concern

• To lengthen the poem

Which of the following best describes the tone of the poem?

• Playful and imaginative

• Angry and confrontational

• Curious and sorrowful

• Excited and hopeful

What is a possible theme in the poem What Has Happened to Lulu?

• Secrets and silence within families

• Celebration of childhood

• Love for adventure

• The joy of freedom