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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Katie can tell by Daniel's attitude that he has seen _____________________.
(a) love letters from another man.
(b) her baby pictures.
(c) the birthday invitation.
(d) her airline ticket.

2. In addition to being a janitor, how else does Luke make a living?
(a) Drives a school bus.
(b) Builds furniture.
(c) Referees ballgames.
(d) Sells computers.

3. What does Marie Pye claim that her father is going to do to her?
(a) Kill her.
(b) Cut her out of his will.
(c) Send her to live with relatives.
(d) Ground her.

4. Why does Matt work really hard when he returns to school?
(a) He needs to get a scholarship.
(b) He wants Miss Carrington to be proud of him.
(c) He wants to impress Sally.
(d) He wants to prove something to himself.

5. For whom is Katie searching for a gift in Chapter 16?
(a) Aunt Annie.
(b) Simon.
(c) Bo.
(d) Daniel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Luke injure Matt in a fight?

2. Who counseled Luke and Matt about their violent behavior at home?

3. Whose birthday is forgotten in Chapter 19?

4. Why does Katie become angry with Marie?

5. What job does Luke get?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Marie force Katie to come to terms with regarding Matt?

2. What rumor once circulated about Luke and who does Katie think is responsible for it?

3. What does the author reveal about why Katie feels guilty about her career?

4. What is Daniel's state of mind as he gets closer to Katie's family dinner?

5. How did Luke and Matt choose such different life paths?

6. Why does no one in the town pay much attention when they hear that Laurie Pye has run away?

7. How do Marie and Daniel get Katie to see Matt's life in a different light?

8. How does Katie feel about Matt's life and who does she blame for it?

9. How are the Morrisons and the Pyes in contrast at this point in time?

10. What is the primary source of conflict between Luke and Matt while growing up?

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