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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. What do Luke and Bo bring when they arrive at the party?

3. What does Matt do with the shed where Laurie was killed?

4. Why does Katie become angry with Marie?

5. Where was Mrs. Pye taken after Laurie's body was found?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How did Luke and Matt choose such different life paths?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Katie feel about Matt's life and who does she blame for it?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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