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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. How does Katie deal with being away from her siblings while at college?

2. While in school, Katie studies ___________________.

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

4. Matt is convinced that the __________________ are even worse off than the Morrison children.

5. What will Simon study in college?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the source of the fight between Luke and Matt in Chapter 15?

2. What happens to leave the Morrison children in even more dire financial circumstances?

3. How is Matt injured in a fight with Luke?

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

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

6. What is the primary source of conflict between Luke and Matt while growing up?

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

8. What gift does Katie decide to buy for Simon's birthday?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Survival seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of survival? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

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