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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. One of ___________________ sons ran away out of fear of his father's punishment.

2. What does the person in #63 tell Katie about Jackson Pye?

3. Who is the local school teacher who comes by to talk to Aunt Annie?

4. Because Katie is always reluctant to talk about her past, Daniel claims that she _______________________.

5. Who is the youngest of the Morrison children?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Katie overhear regarding Matt during a conversation between Aunt Annie and Miss Carrington?

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

3. Why did Luke fear for his job at the McLean farm at one point?

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

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

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

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

8. Why did the Vernon sisters not marry the Pye brothers and what eventually happened to Henry and Calvin?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Luke, Matt, Katie and Bo. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.

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

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.

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