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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 did Art and his son never do for nearly twelve years?

2. Luke would be the first of the Morrison family members to __________________.

3. How old is Katie when her parents die?

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

5. Where had Luke gone without the knowledge of the other family members?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Katie recall about seeing Laurie Pye outside their home one night?

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

3. What ugly secret about the Pye family do the people of Crow Lake choose to ignore?

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

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

6. What are Matt's thoughts regarding the neighbors bringing food and other items to the Morrison kids?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the setting of the novel. Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

Essay Topic 2

Memories take on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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