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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. What is Sally's last name?

2. Where is the Morrison funeral held?

3. Where does Luke work on the weekends?

4. Katie thinks that _______________ most resembles Grandmother Morrison.

5. What does Laurie do when Matt calls out to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Katie recall about a visit Miss Carrington made to the house to talk with Luke one day?

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

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

4. How did Mr. and Mrs. Morrison deal with their emotions over Luke's happy news?

5. Which relative comes to stay with the Morrison children after the deaths of their parents?

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

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

8. Who was Grandmother Morrison and what did she urge her children to do in their lives?

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

10. What is Mary Lawson's nationality, and how does she write about her native country?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Matt Morrison. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

Essay Topic 2

Lawson is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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