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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 will Simon study in college?

2. What is Matt's plan after he graduates college?

3. To whom does Katie give partial credit for her career choice?

4. Which of the following does Marie NOT say Matt is happy with?

5. With whom does Matt spend a lot of time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Luke and Bo doing in their lives now?

2. Why does Katie decide to invite Daniel to the family birthday party?

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

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

5. Describe how things have calmed down in the Morrison household.

6. What is Daniel's state of mind as he gets closer to Katie's family dinner?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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