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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. In the present, Katie wonders if things might have turned out differently if someone had done something about ____________________.

2. Which of the following were NOT neighbors of the Morrison family?

3. What does Katie wonder about what she saw on the body of the person in #82?

4. Where does Luke get an afternoon job?

5. What item did Mr. and Mrs. Morrison decide that Luke would need?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Katie tell Daniel when he asks to know more about her family?

3. What does Katie recall about the days after her parents' deaths?

4. What does Katie remember about writing letters to Aunt Annie?

5. What does Katie recall about Laurie Pye's fight in school and what does she wish had happened differently?

6. What arrangements are made for the Morrison children after a meeting with the family lawyer?

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

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

9. Why is Katie so worried that Daniel has found the invitation to Simon's birthday party?

10. What news does Luke deliver in the last dinner the Morrison family has together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Luke 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

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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