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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 does Matt do with the shed where Laurie was killed?

2. What has Matt done that angers Luke?

3. What else does Luke do to earn some money?

4. Where was Laurie's body found?

5. Why does the student think she should make the decision in #149?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Marie reveal about the tragedies in her family, beginning with Laurie's death?

2. What rumor once circulated about Luke and who does Katie think is responsible for it?

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

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

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

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

7. What does Marie force Katie to come to terms with regarding Matt?

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

9. How do Marie and Daniel get Katie to see Matt's life in a different light?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A sub-plot of the story is the abusive relationships between the Pye fathers and sons. What is the ideal father and son relationship? Define the relationship between the Pye fathers and their sons. Why are they so combative? What long-term effect did the relationships have on their lives?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How does Lawson use the literary technique of local color in CROW LAKE? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in Crow Lake establishments, in the characters, and in the events.

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