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Final Draft

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Question 1

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What genre does Laila primarily write in?

Historical fiction

Science fiction

Romance

Mystery

Question 2

2.

Who replaces Laila’s beloved creative writing teacher, Mr. Madison?

Mr. Thorn

Dr. Greer

Ms. Shelley

Nadiya Nazarenko

Question 3

3.

What notable award has Nadiya Nazarenko won?

Pulitzer Prize

Hugo Award

National Book Award

Newbery Medal

Question 4

4.

What advice does Nazarenko give Laila that initially upsets her?

She should stop writing sci-fi

She needs to follow strict grammar rules

Her writing lacks emotional depth

Her stories are too short

Question 5

5.

What happens when Laila tries to write to please Nazarenko?

She finishes her best short story yet

She changes genres successfully

She wins a writing competition

She becomes blocked and deeply anxious

Question 6

6.

What is Laila’s main reason for writing science fiction stories?

To impress her friends

To imagine new worlds and possibilities

To please her parents

To enter competitions

Question 7

7.

What does Laila find challenging about Nazarenko’s teaching style?

The focus on fantasy over realism

The strict grammar lessons

The emotional intensity and vulnerability required

The short deadlines for assignments

Question 8

8.

What is Laila’s sexuality, as identified in the book?

Asexual

Bisexual

Pansexual

Lesbian

Question 9

9.

By the end of the novel, what does Laila decide about her approach to writing?

To write honestly, even if it’s uncomfortable

To stop writing altogether

To focus on writing short stories only

To write only what will get published

Question 10

10.

What personal struggle does Laila face throughout the novel?

Bullying at school

Drug addiction

Financial stress due to family issues

Intense perfectionism and fear of failure