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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. Where is Kate headed in Chapter 20?

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

4. How does Luke injure Matt in a fight?

5. Matt talks to Daniel about purchasing ________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What money-related argument do Luke and Matt have prior to Christmas one year?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discuss Lawson's writing style. How is she different from other writers of her time? What are some of her characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of her style in CROW LAKE.

Essay Topic 3

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

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