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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. Where does Luke allow Katie and Bo to go twice a week?

2. Who does Katie believe started the rumor about Luke?

3. Who does Marie say killed her brother, Laurie?

4. What does Katie think about on the drive?

5. What is the demeanor of the person in #145 on the trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. To what does Katie attribute her choice of studies in college?

2. Why was Katie unable to go home very often during her first few years at university?

3. What does Katie ultimately realize about what was important to Matt?

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

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

6. Describe the atmosphere at Matt's house when Katie and Daniel arrive.

7. What concerns does Matt share with Luke regarding the Pye children?

8. Was it ever Matt's dream to further his education?

9. How does Katie think about a meeting with a student and why are her thoughts pulled back to Matt?

10. How does Katie feel about inviting Daniel to go to Simon's birthday party with her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of loss.

Essay Topic 2

The author begins the story in the present day and tells the story through a series of flashbacks. Why did she choose to tell her story this way? In what way is a flashback technique more interesting for a reader? In what ways is it more complicated?

Essay Topic 3

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

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