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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. Why does Aunt Annie refuse Miss Carrington's request?

2. What is Luke's perception of the neighbors' generosity?

3. Katie wonders if Daniel has found ____________________.

4. Matt tells Katie that the neighbors bring items to the Morrison children because Luke ________________.

5. Katie recalls that the people in the community bring ____________ to the children after their parents die.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Aunt Annie's presence accepted in the Morrison household?

2. What type of work is Luke able to find in order to support the family?

3. Who is Marie Pye and why is Katie annoyed with her?

4. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Katie's recollection of one of Jackson Pye's sons?

5. What are the two burgeoning conflicts between Matt and Luke?

6. Why is Katie's reluctance to talk about her family a source of tension between Daniel and her?

7. How do the Morrison children learn that their parents have been killed?

8. What does Katie recall Miss Vernon telling her about Jackson Pye's sons and her intentions toward one of them?

9. What has prompted Katie to think about her childhood again after so many years?

10. What decision has Luke made after another visit to see the family attorney?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Lawson use the literary technique of local color in CROW LAKE? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in Crow Lake establishments, in the characters, and in the events.

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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